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DE03 FUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,396 mi
Last recorded80,396 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FUJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,396 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,360 miles

Corroded under body at rear

Nearside Front Wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Wearing inner edge and perishing inner side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,873 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on edges

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All showing signs of corrsion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre low on pressure

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,608 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 66,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,193 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 57,837 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 53,751 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 53,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 49,260 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 49,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 45,360 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,028 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,597 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge, close to limit

offside rear tyre owrn on outer edge, close to limit

steering rack has slight weep of oil

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,385 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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DE03 FUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DE03 FUJ, 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 DE03 FUJ registered?

DE03 FUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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