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EY03 MLV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,636 mi
Last recorded101,636 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 MLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,636 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,534 miles

both front brake pipes to flexi very corroded

both front to rear and rear brake pipes very corroded

both headlamp beam patterns fuzzy

glue on windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view

only one front spring replaced

Fail 2 Jul 2019 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

both front brake pipes to flexi very corroded

both front to rear and rear brake pipes very corroded

both headlamp beam patterns fuzzy

fuel cap is a non standard temp style but secures and seals

glue on windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,408 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns fuzzy

offside front brake pipe corroded at flexi

rear exhaust heat shield loose

windscreen wipers poor and splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,607 miles

both headlamp lenses crazed and beam patterns poor

engine oil level on min when presented

engine oil level on min when presented

Fail 12 Jul 2017 79,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlamp lenses crazed and beam patterns poor

engine oil level on min when presented

engine oil level on min when presented

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,098 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

headlamp lenses poor

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,098 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hanger (8.3.1e)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

headlamp lenses poor

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,653 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres cracked(will soon require replacement)

both head lamp beam patterns fuzzy

both rear tyres starting to crack

headlamp lenses crazed

off side head lamp brackets broken but still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,653 miles

both front tyres cracked(will soon require replacement)

both head lamp beam patterns fuzzy

both rear tyres starting to crack

headlamp lenses crazed

off side head lamp brackets broken but still secure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,387 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2014 70,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,680 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,815 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 68,815 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,542 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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EY03 MLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EY03 MLV, 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 EY03 MLV registered?

EY03 MLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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