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DF03 GVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,929 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 112,929 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off (7.1.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 109,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,964 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 102,887 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,164 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,162 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,849 miles

o/s front tyre close to limit of1.6mm

Fail 6 Dec 2012 90,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre close to limit of1.6mm

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,755 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 88,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,872 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,773 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,358 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,448 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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DF03 GVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF03 GVM, 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 DF03 GVM registered?

DF03 GVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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