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DX03 OWD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,749 mi
Last recorded81,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 81,749 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose not secured

Offside Front brake hose not secured

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,747 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,747 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,243 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,243 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split and twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' o\s and centre (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,407 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,406 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f track rod end ball joint is worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,676 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres are perished

o/s/f tyre is at the wear limit

rear exhaust is deteriorated and supported with wire.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f and both rear tyres are perished

o/s/f tyre is at the wear limit

rear exhaust is deteriorated and supported with wire.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,329 miles

o/s/f possible wheel bearing noise

o/s/r shockabsorber is damp

Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f possible wheel bearing noise

o/s/r shockabsorber is damp

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2012 62,691 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft bearing is noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2011 57,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft bearing is noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,700 miles

front brakes just passed imbalance test

Fail 12 Jul 2010 53,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,765 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,406 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 31,460 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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DX03 OWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DX03 OWD, 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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What year was DX03 OWD registered?

DX03 OWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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