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CX03 JOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,506 mi
Last recorded147,506 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 JOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 147,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion front offside shock absorber.

Fail 17 Nov 2023 147,489 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion front offside shock absorber.

Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,232 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 143,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion on front nearside and offside shock absorbers.

slight corrosion on rear axle.

slight corrosion rear offside and nearside brake back plate.

slight corrosion underbody.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 136,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 132,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 128,239 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 128,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,125 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 99,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,116 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 53,535 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 53,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,392 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,853 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CX03 JOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX03 JOU, 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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CX03 JOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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