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EX03 GVV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,221 mi
Last recorded179,221 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 GVV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 179,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 170,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 170,211 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot torn and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Degraded lens diffusing beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Degraded lens diffusing beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (behind heat shield) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 159,834 miles

Both sides front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Dog bone mount bush worn

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

Front headlight lenses faded

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear bumper detached slightly

Nearside rear shock light misting of oil

Offside front tyre perishing and has a nail in

Rear coils corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Steering wheel cover does not hold the steering wheel firmly

Fail 18 Jun 2018 159,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also does not function correctly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Dog bone mount bush worn

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

Front headlight lenses faded

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear bumper detached slightly

Nearside rear shock light misting of oil

Offside front tyre perishing and has a nail in

Rear coils corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Steering wheel cover does not hold the steering wheel firmly

Pass 13 Jun 2017 147,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but has no sharp edges

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 134,977 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 134,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Lens degraded (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens degraded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Lens degraded (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens degraded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 121,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,401 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 97,401 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,759 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 41,839 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,423 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 GVV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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