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DE03 OTN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,686 mi
Last recorded103,686 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OTN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 103,686 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 103,686 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail through sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

puncture in nsf tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2016 92,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

puncture in nsf tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2015 85,784 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,784 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 79,913 miles

Offside 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)

n*s*f wiper bent at end light smreeing top creen

n*s*r* o*s*r* hand brake outer cabel corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014 79,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

n*s*f wiper bent at end light smreeing top creen

n*s*r* o*s*r* hand brake outer cabel corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 71,782 miles

ADVISE FLUCTUATION ON O/S/F BRAKE

ADVISE N/S/R +O/S/R TYRES LOW ON TREAD (195/60/15)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,782 miles

ADVISE FLUCTUATION ON O/S/F BRAKE

ADVISE N/S/R +O/S/R TYRES LOW ON TREAD (195/60/15)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 63,899 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ wipers light smreeing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,899 miles

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

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

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ wipers light smreeing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,323 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 56,294 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 49,353 miles

High level stop light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop light not working

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 10 Feb 2009 42,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,089 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 24,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 24,054 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 OTN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE03 OTN, 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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DE03 OTN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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