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DB03 JLB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,384 mi
Last recorded120,384 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 JLB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,384 miles

Oil leak ()

offside headlamp poor condition

rear exhaust hanger corroded off system still supported

Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,550 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine m I light is on

exhaust emission limits only just met possible problem starting

front impact beam corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 108,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,149 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 102,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,862 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST...BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING...O/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 28 Jun 2012 93,858 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CORROSION TO EXHAUST...BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING...O/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 25 Aug 2011 81,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,310 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 61,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,567 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 49,019 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2009 49,019 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 30 Jul 2008 36,487 miles

n/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,572 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,572 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 19,250 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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DB03 JLB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DB03 JLB, 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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DB03 JLB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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