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FV03 EZC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EZC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 121,264 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlamps are deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 120,497 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 119,778 miles

Front discs deteriorated

Front reg deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2017 119,771 miles

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

Front discs deteriorated

Front reg deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,221 miles

front number plate cracked but can still be read

Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,111 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,168 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,884 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 88,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,995 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 71,995 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,962 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 70,962 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 66,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,161 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,415 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 EZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FV03 EZC, 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 EZC registered?

FV03 EZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 EZC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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