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EP03 BVB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,339 mi
Last recorded105,339 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BVB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,339 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer brackets corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 105,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake limiting valve on vehicle bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer brackets corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,142 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heatshield detached

Fail 19 Mar 2018 102,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heatshield detached

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,580 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,028 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,901 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,399 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,023 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 57,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,486 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,565 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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EP03 BVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EP03 BVB, 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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EP03 BVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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