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AD03 JRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.937 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 626ppm (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.73% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,999 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 91,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,469 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 132,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 118,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 99,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,360 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 54,501 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,070 miles

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

front wiper blades poor clearing screen

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,034 miles

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

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 JRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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