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FD03 ECY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,562 mi
Last recorded105,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ECY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,668 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 102,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Tyre nailed and suspected inner sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,380 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 100,380 miles

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

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

advise diesal injector fault

Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,587 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,885 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,535 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 75,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,155 miles

top skin on rear exhaust box get ting corodded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,210 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 57,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 51,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FD03 ECY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD03 ECY, 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 FD03 ECY registered?

FD03 ECY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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