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EO03 MHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MHV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,459 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,520 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,205 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r shock shroud loose

o/s/r exhaust rubber broken

o/s/r fog lamp full of water but still working

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

engine management light on dash is illuminated

n/s/r shock shroud loose

o/s/f fog lamp full of water but still functioning

Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,805 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on dash is illuminated

n/s/r shock shroud loose

o/s/f fog lamp full of water but still functioning

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,648 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,007 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,049 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2010 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,902 miles

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 MHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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