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GV03 ERK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,157 mi
Last recorded133,157 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 ERK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near side brake hose slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear brake hose slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 133,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside rear wheel bearing noisey and rough when rorated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working nearside stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near side brake hose slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear brake hose slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 129,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 129,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey. o/s/r shock absorber knocking

Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,938 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 30 Mar 2012 71,729 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,726 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,193 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated.

Fail 18 May 2010 46,193 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated.

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

Pass 8 May 2009 32,855 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,418 miles

nail in tyre

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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GV03 ERK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV03 ERK, 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 GV03 ERK registered?

GV03 ERK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is GV03 ERK safe to buy?

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