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EP03 GMY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 101,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 101,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,616 miles

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern or light output.

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape and 2 nails in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

corrosion exhaust tail pipe

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,976 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

corrosion exhaust tail pipe

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,523 miles

Both Front headlamp lenses faiding

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,306 miles

damage to n/s rear door

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear door trims missing

o/s mirror glass broken

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,791 miles

both rear door trims missing

o/s mirror glass broken

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,787 miles

both n/s doors damaged

corrosion both front brake discs

corrosion o/s front brake pipe

corrosion tail pipe

o/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 24 Jul 2009 49,785 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion both front brake discs

corrosion o/s front brake pipe

corrosion tail pipe

o/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,374 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 41,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 GMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GMY, 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 GMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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