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ET03 GWE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,477 mi
Last recorded118,477 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 118,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 118,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread in poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

poor headlamp pattern lamps cloudy

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

poor headlamp beam pattern both sides

Fail 17 Nov 2020 87,512 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

poor headlamp beam pattern both sides

Pass 21 May 2019 79,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 79,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 75,359 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps misty.

N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes corroding.

Rear number plate in a poor condition but readable.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,338 miles

hand brake 17% recommend service of breaks

Fail 9 Sep 2015 59,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake 17% recommend service of breaks

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,077 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,645 miles

Front wiperblades worn.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiperblades worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,595 miles

Front wiperblades worn.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 44,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wiperblades worn.

Coolant level on minimum.

N/S/F tyre worn + cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

note front no plate deteriourated

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,841 miles

Both rear handbrake bushes getting worn.

Engine oil leak.

N/S/R tyre 3mm.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,856 miles

Both front wipers getting worn.

Both rear handbrake cable bushes getting worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,897 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 GWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GWE, 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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ET03 GWE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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