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EP03 FCG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,246 mi
Last recorded110,246 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FCG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 110,246 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,272 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 101,195 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 101,133 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 96,748 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 96,748 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch is slipping

Pass 25 May 2021 92,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 91,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 81,245 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 81,245 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 76,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,807 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,677 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 59,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,385 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,908 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 45,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,860 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,082 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 FCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

EP03 FCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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