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EP03 OKT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,759 mi
Last recorded114,759 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 OKT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 114,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front droplink has slight play

headlamp aims hard to read due to lenses

Fail 17 Jul 2018 106,821 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working only the centre eye level brake light is working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front droplink has slight play

headlamp aims hard to read due to lenses

Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,497 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,847 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 92,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,454 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 75,452 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,049 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,005 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,231 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 OKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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