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ET03 GVN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,855 mi
Last recorded214,855 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 GVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 214,855 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Possible diesel injector seal leak

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Apr 2017 214,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Possible diesel injector seal leak

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2016 207,144 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 197,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 197,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 185,984 miles

Oil leak

sill covers

Fail 9 Apr 2013 177,009 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 177,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 166,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 158,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 147,535 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2009 131,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2009 131,860 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 108,081 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 108,079 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 82,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 59,591 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 GVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 ET03 GVN, 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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What year was ET03 GVN registered?

ET03 GVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is ET03 GVN safe to buy?

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