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EO03 VHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,366 mi
Last recorded75,366 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,546 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2011 47,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,203 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,424 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 37,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L lamp illuminated (malfunction indicator lamp)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle presented for test showing no engine oil on dipstick (added 1.5lt to continue test)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L lamp illuminated (malfunction indicator lamp)

vehicle presented for test showing no engine oil on dipstick (added 1.5lt to continue test)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,188 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 21,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,551 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 VHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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