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EY03 VGU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,410 mi
Last recorded121,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 VGU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 121,410 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake cables mounting rubbers deteriorated on both sides

oil leak from engine.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,580 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 114,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective splitting. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,459 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut in outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,308 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,308 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,375 miles

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

advise slight damage on nearside rear tyre sidewall

advise slight noise from engine possible injector seal

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,329 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,878 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 12,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 VGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY03 VGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY03 VGU registered?

EY03 VGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is EY03 VGU safe to buy?

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