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DX03 OXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,022 mi
Last recorded154,022 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OXD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 154,022 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 154,008 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 141,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 141,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 130,769 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2016 130,769 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 122,137 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 103,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom of o/s rear spring starting to get rusty

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 103,508 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom of o/s rear spring starting to get rusty

screw in n/s front tyre

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,581 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 83,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 75,644 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)

rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Pass 19 May 2009 67,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,769 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 58,769 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 48,013 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 48,013 miles

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

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,975 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 38,957 miles

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

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 OXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

DX03 OXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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