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EX03 TWG

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,227 mi
Last recorded65,227 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 65,227 miles

Fuel hose leaking neck to tank x2 (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2023 64,650 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2022 64,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front tyre starting to perish

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,854 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 62,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,910 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,647 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,962 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,407 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has multiple cuts

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,093 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 46,092 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator belt poor condition

brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jul 2009 43,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator belt poor condition

brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,172 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,091 miles

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

rear tyre speed rating different

Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,841 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 22,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

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

Is EX03 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 TWG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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