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GU03 EHC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,057 mi
Last recorded132,057 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 EHC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 132,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

collant stains on housing above gearbox

engine management lamp on

noise from nearside rear suspension

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

rear wiper rubber split

vac hose split on front of engine

Fail 18 Apr 2017 132,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control cover very loose (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

collant stains on housing above gearbox

engine management lamp on

noise from nearside rear suspension

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

rear wiper rubber split

vac hose split on front of engine

Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front driveshaft oil seals leaking

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,486 miles

both front driveshaft oil seals leaking

coolant stain on engine at top hose area

offside rear seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front driveshaft oil seals leaking

coolant stain on engine at top hose area

offside rear seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2014 106,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,374 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 81,374 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,404 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 71,404 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 64,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 7 Feb 2009 56,286 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,458 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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GU03 EHC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU03 EHC, 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 GU03 EHC registered?

GU03 EHC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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