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EX03 FWR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FWR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 122,627 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 May 2016 122,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,352 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,594 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,955 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,930 miles

N/S rear suspension bump stop perished

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,918 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S rear suspension bump stop perished

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 78,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/steering arm has slight movment .

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,757 miles

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

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

o/s/steering arm has slight movment .

Fail 25 Jul 2009 67,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 35,003 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,116 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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EX03 FWR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX03 FWR, 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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EX03 FWR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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