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EX03 UDP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 UDP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,507 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 128,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,481 miles

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,155 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 115,155 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,947 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,220 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 103,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

LOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

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

Nearside Front WHEEL TRIM MISSING

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 98,788 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,571 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 87,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,218 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 74,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 70,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 58,153 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UDP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

EX03 UDP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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