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FV03 EPP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EPP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 87,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 87,052 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 86,603 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,170 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 85,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,224 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,455 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,753 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 88,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,728 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,475 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,077 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,214 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,873 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,996 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,353 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 30,353 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,226 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,456 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 EPP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FV03 EPP, 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 FV03 EPP registered?

FV03 EPP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is FV03 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 EPP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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