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EO03 MHF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,440 mi
Last recorded67,440 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MHF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,440 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel at time of test, it would appear some adjustment or repairs are required.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer pump defective, but provides sufficient washer liquid at time of test.

Fail 7 Oct 2024 67,440 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel at time of test, it would appear some adjustment or repairs are required.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer pump defective, but provides sufficient washer liquid at time of test.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 61,220 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has nail in it and visibly low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low

damage to o/s/r

dampness around power steering rack

long parking brake travel

radio poorly fitted

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2023 61,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer bald 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has nail in it and visibly low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low

damage to o/s/r

dampness around power steering rack

long parking brake travel

radio poorly fitted

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,117 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Damage offside rear

Handbrake long travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 53,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Damage offside rear

Handbrake long travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 46,295 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,625 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 36,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 36,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 31,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,017 miles

front and rear number plate backing peeling

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,935 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,397 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 29,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,161 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,548 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 15,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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EO03 MHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO03 MHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO03 MHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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