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DF03 XGR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,221 mi
Last recorded115,221 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,221 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 100,746 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 99,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NEEDS A POLISH (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,580 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 84,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,591 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 71,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 60,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,953 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,159 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 20,141 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,986 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 15,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,936 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 10,926 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,430 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,948 miles

cracks noted to all tyres side walls and tread

Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,541 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 XGR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF03 XGR, 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 XGR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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