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EY03 ODU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

166,190 mi
Last recorded166,190 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 ODU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 166,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 146,981 miles

1,red surface rust attacking components on underside.2,engine bay misting in oil.

3, rear damper shrouds dropped.4, n/s front wheel rim slight damage.

Fail 22 May 2019 146,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened axle both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick axle brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1,red surface rust attacking components on underside.2,engine bay misting in oil.

Fail 30 May 2018 146,970 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 137,746 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 137,746 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 129,231 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 129,229 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 126,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 109,370 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front grille missing

Fail 11 May 2012 109,370 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front grille missing

Pass 14 May 2011 93,640 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 93,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 77,884 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 77,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 66,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2009 66,222 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 56,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2007 38,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 38,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 24,888 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 24,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,431 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 23,431 miles

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

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 ODU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EY03 ODU, 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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EY03 ODU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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