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EP03 FUA

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,590 mi
Last recorded167,590 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FUA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 167,590 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail fallen apart (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Rear light unit broken but no sharp edge

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn through

cut o/s/f tyre but not yet to fail criteria

damage to rear bumper but not yet a sharp edge

dip stick broken

em light inoperative but not required on this vehicle as pre 2008

exhaust heat shield loose

stone chip outside sweep of the blades

Pass 20 Dec 2017 164,414 miles

Clutch pedal antislip split

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear 1/4 Panel - Bumper & Lamp unit damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2017 164,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Clutch pedal antislip split

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear 1/4 Panel - Bumper & Lamp unit damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 156,695 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 147,050 miles

All steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 139,556 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 139,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 126,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 126,227 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 112,006 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,162 miles

front & rear tyres approx. 3mm tread

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,944 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,301 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,614 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 FUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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