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DF03 XSU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,646 mi
Last recorded80,646 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XSU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,646 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 80,646 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,553 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear...rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pads low

Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,553 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear...rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear...rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pads low

Pass 1 May 2017 74,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,616 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,259 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,471 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,745 miles

deterioration of front and rear number plates

rear centre stoplight not working

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,379 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,103 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 10,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 XSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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