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PE03 EWD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,991 mi
Last recorded149,991 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 EWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 149,991 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 149,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle h/brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 141,288 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 141,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,169 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 130,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 120,926 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 109,808 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,808 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 99,075 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 89,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 78,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,953 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

interior mirror missing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 49,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,197 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 EWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PE03 EWD, 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 EWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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