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FD03 DOH

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,110 mi
Last recorded96,110 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DOH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens cracked (1.5.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 96,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens cracked (1.5.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,584 miles

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

s/rack slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,896 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,398 miles

engine rocker cover leaking oil at the rear of the engine

gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal -slight leakage

Fail 8 Feb 2012 71,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine rocker cover leaking oil at the rear of the engine

gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal -slight leakage

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,062 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 68,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,171 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,497 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,422 miles

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

Signs of dampness around power steering rack no visual leak.

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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FD03 DOH 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 70.6%.

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 FD03 DOH, 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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FD03 DOH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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