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DF03 RUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,473 mi
Last recorded123,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 RUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,010 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 12,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,546 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,660 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,627 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,597 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,544 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 58,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,225 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,240 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,390 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 RUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF03 RUU, 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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DF03 RUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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