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ET03 BEU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BEU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,755 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 136,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,530 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,727 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,536 miles

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

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

slight leak from steering rack.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 85,536 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,846 miles

slight play in offside track rod.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,490 miles

slight play in offside track rod.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,814 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,387 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,339 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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ET03 BEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ET03 BEU, 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 ET03 BEU registered?

ET03 BEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ET03 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 BEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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