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FY03 ELW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,798 mi
Last recorded68,798 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 68,798 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 68,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 64,914 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 61,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted nearside rear seat belt not tested

Fail 13 May 2016 61,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted nearside rear seat belt not tested

Pass 16 May 2015 58,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 54,574 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 49,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,266 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,617 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,291 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 ELW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ELW, 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 FY03 ELW registered?

FY03 ELW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is FY03 ELW safe to buy?

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