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DU03 EJD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,328 mi
Last recorded128,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 EJD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,328 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER IS NOISY, SQUEAKING, SHOCKER IS NEW, NOT LEAKING AND NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, PASS AND ADVISE NEEDS ATTENTION

Fail 21 Jul 2017 128,328 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NSF Headlamp deteriorated effecting beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will adjust on retest (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER IS NOISY, SQUEAKING, SHOCKER IS NEW, NOT LEAKING AND NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, PASS AND ADVISE NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 105,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2013 102,209 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 102,208 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,171 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,917 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 92,917 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,623 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 83,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,285 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,231 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 53,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,359 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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DU03 EJD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU03 EJD, 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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DU03 EJD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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