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AD03 DMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,109 mi
Last recorded80,109 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 79,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 73,315 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 73,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,735 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,492 miles

all metal brake pipes are corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

front brake discs scored and corroded

nearside front brake hose has slight damage

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted / rear coil springs corroding / very slight noise on o/s/r bearing

slight damage to n/s/f flexi hose

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,235 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,654 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 59,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 57,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,805 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 36,805 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise near side rear shock absorber dust casing insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,535 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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AD03 DMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD03 DMU, 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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AD03 DMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AD03 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DMU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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