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EX03 GWN

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,902 mi
Last recorded134,902 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 GWN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,902 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 134,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 130,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,084 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ahead of hoses, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 127,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 124,749 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides ahead of hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 124,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides ahead of hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 122,199 miles

Centre brake light dim

Front discs minor rust

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

Nearside Rear shock shroud broken

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

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

brake pipe/s greased/painted

coolant leak

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 121,402 miles

fuel timing pump area is damp

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2015 121,402 miles

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

fuel timing pump area is damp

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

wiper blades are poor

Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,769 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 109,848 miles

engine / belt noise

engine / gearbox oil leaks

front lenses are cloudy

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear silencer corroded and leaking

surface corrosion on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2013 109,844 miles

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

engine / belt noise

engine / gearbox oil leaks

front lenses are cloudy

nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged

rear silencer corroded and leaking

surface corrosion on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,936 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,663 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,605 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,669 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 41,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,759 miles

high line brake light not working

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 GWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWN, 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 EX03 GWN registered?

EX03 GWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EX03 GWN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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