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PE03 ERV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,639 mi
Last recorded111,639 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 ERV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 110,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,004 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,758 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,832 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 84,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,312 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,179 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,179 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,553 miles

high stop light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,465 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,871 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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PE03 ERV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE03 ERV, 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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PE03 ERV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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