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EX03 UHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,141 mi
Last recorded154,141 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 154,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 148,734 miles

Brake pipes rusty.

Front brake discs rusty.

Major oil leaks.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 148,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel injector. (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom mounting. (6.1.D.1a)

Brake pipes rusty.

Front brake discs rusty.

Major oil leaks.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 139,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

door sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 139,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,845 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyres bald inner edge and damage to side wall

o/s/r tyre getting low inner

smell of carbon in car

Fail 14 Feb 2015 132,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyres bald inner edge and damage to side wall

o/s/r tyre getting low inner

smell of carbon in car

Pass 22 Feb 2014 125,503 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded at lower tip.

N/S/F Foglamp lense broken.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Side Skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of both outer sills.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 117,515 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F fog light damaged

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 111,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/r shock absorber dust guard damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 111,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 105,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,528 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,456 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,709 miles

offside bodykit loose

Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside bodykit loose

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,791 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 UHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 UHG, 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 UHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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