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2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,190 mi
Last recorded133,190 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,190 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both osf and nsf lower arm bottom boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,405 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel tank metal breather pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 126,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 126,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 110,835 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 110,835 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 100,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 90,838 miles

Brake pipes have been protected

Pass 24 May 2016 81,920 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 66,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 48,719 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,310 miles

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 44,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,207 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,819 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 VKW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKW, 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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What year was EO03 VKW registered?

EO03 VKW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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