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EX03 TLY

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,786 mi
Last recorded106,786 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 TLY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,786 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 106,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,167 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 96,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,874 miles

oil level low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,647 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil and water level low

Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil and water level low

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,443 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,443 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,949 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 51,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,879 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,635 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 TLY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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