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EP03 BWG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,073 mi
Last recorded107,073 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BWG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,073 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front wearing low inner tread

Nearside Front wearing low inner tread

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))

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,590 miles

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

coolant tank leaking

front brake pads around 70% worn.

heat shield above rear exhaust is insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread

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

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

heat sheild above rear exhaust is insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread

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

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

heat sheild above rear exhaust is insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,956 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 81,956 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,851 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

front tyres showing signs of wear scrubbing on edges of tread.

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking around tread.

rear heatsheild above rear exhaust box insecure.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,405 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer tread. 195/60/15

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,944 miles

front brake pads over half worn

front tyres starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear on outer tread. 195/60/15

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,386 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,595 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 BWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EP03 BWG, 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 BWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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