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ET03 UOA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,306 mi
Last recorded71,306 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UOA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 71,306 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 71,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 67,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 67,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2018 67,091 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 64,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,159 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,672 miles

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

offside and nearside front headlamps aim slighly weak due to lens scratched

offside front wiper arm damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,823 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside and nearside front headlamp aim slighty weak due to lens scratched

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,144 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 44,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,276 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 38,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light displayed.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,095 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,766 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,942 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 UOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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