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EP03 CLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

155,373 mi
Last recorded155,373 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 CLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 155,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,577 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,895 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 124,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 110,120 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,900 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 95,900 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,508 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 95,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,518 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 93,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,753 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 86,300 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 86,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 83,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/R Rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,406 miles

O/S/R Rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,082 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 78,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 55,989 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 55,989 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,927 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 46,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,122 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 5,122 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 CLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EP03 CLU, 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 EP03 CLU registered?

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

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