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DF03 GWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,919 mi
Last recorded123,919 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 GWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 123,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured [both] (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear loose heat shield

Fail 28 May 2019 123,916 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen [both] (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured [both] (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear loose heat shield

Pass 11 May 2018 114,547 miles

Central Rear brake lens cracked

Central exhaust mount corroded/weak

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [both] by flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield broken away

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [both] (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Central exhaust mount corroded/weak

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [both] by flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield broken away

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [both] (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2017 110,274 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 110,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2016 106,834 miles

advise exhaust corroded inc mountings.

Fail 18 May 2016 106,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damage-tyre bald on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

advise exhaust corroded inc mountings.

Pass 18 May 2015 101,599 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 101,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 Apr 2014 96,934 miles

both front wipers lightly smear screen

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Fail 30 Apr 2014 96,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers lightly smear screen

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

nearside rear foot brake does not operate as efficient as offside rear foot brake on brake efforts

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,494 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2011 80,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 72,820 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 72,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 64,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 54,010 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,810 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 GWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

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

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