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AU03 OFC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,221 mi
Last recorded88,221 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OFC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2020 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,877 miles

head lamp beams

Fail 3 Sep 2019 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

head lamp beams

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,333 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,180 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,331 miles

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,331 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,390 miles

nsr tyre on 2.0 mm on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,085 miles

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect,rears slightly corroded

rear number discoloured

small cuts in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,862 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,244 miles

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Sep 2009 45,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,655 miles

rear shock absorbers,both dust covers adrift

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,491 miles

both rear shock absorbers, dust covers loose

cuts in n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,487 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers, dust covers loose

cuts in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,224 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)

n/s/f tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,389 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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AU03 OFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU03 OFC, 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 AU03 OFC registered?

AU03 OFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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