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FY03 EKF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

138,732 mi
Last recorded138,732 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 138,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear lower engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock outer casing broken also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 125,381 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear outer shock casings corroded broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Underside vehicle been undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,095 miles

Charging warning light on dash

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,117 miles

Central Rear Seat belt could not be fully inspected as there was a dog seat cover present

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join for rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant cap leaks when fan is on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has various little cuts but none are deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Ends are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt could not be fully inspected as there was a dog seat cover present

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join for rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant cap leaks when fan is on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has various little cuts but none are deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at join in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 105,155 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at join in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 96,644 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,504 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,430 miles

Both headlamps have slight misting of the lenses causing a slightly blurry beam pattern.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 82,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 75,285 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 75,285 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,946 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 50,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 40,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,122 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 37,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 33,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,935 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,949 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,398 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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FY03 EKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 FY03 EKF, 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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FY03 EKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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