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DG03 WBK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,751 mi
Last recorded112,751 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WBK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2022 112,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and nearside middle to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 104,428 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,305 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 98,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,418 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 93,406 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust hanging off. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise replacement of front discs when pads replaced. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front head lamps diss coloured.

n/s/f wheel rim slightly out of shape.

n/s/r shock top dust cover come adrift and fallen down.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

o/s/r shock top dust cover come adrift and fallen down.

oil mist steering rack area.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,201 miles

both front head lamps starting to diss-colour.

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape.

oil mist steering rack area.

rear tyre valves perished.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,092 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn.

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/f tyre valves perished.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

rear heat shield adrift.

slight free play o/s/r wheel bearing.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,092 miles

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

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn.

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/f tyre valves perished.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

rear heat shield adrift.

slight free play o/s/r wheel bearing.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,890 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 64,361 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,889 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,841 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,000 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,689 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,271 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,273 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,542 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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DG03 WBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DG03 WBK, 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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DG03 WBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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