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FV03 EOJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,655 mi
Last recorded107,655 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EOJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,655 miles

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

Nearside Front heavily worn inside edge

Nearside headlamp dim

Offside Front heavily worn inside edge

Offside headlamp dim

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Feb 2016 107,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front heavily worn inside edge

Nearside headlamp dim

Offside Front heavily worn inside edge

Offside headlamp dim

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2014 71,320 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2013 61,730 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,832 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,588 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,130 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 54,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,232 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 50,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,689 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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FV03 EOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV03 EOJ, 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 FV03 EOJ registered?

FV03 EOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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