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EP03 GXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,062 mi
Last recorded112,062 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 GXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 112,062 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant leak

Pass 6 May 2015 105,259 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 105,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,169 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,169 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,302 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,412 miles

injector chuffing

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,407 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,944 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 GXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP03 GXL registered?

EP03 GXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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