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DU03 ORN

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,449 mi
Last recorded182,449 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 ORN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 182,449 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 corners also centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside... knocking from front shocks no play found on test... fuel pipes corroded... oil leak ... coolant leak

Pass 13 Jun 2019 176,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 169,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 169,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 155,746 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 155,725 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2016 139,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 126,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 115,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 105,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 95,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,062 miles

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)

The power steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 13 May 2009 59,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2008 48,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 36,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,078 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 ORN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU03 ORN, 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 ORN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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