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FD03 OCR

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,864 mi
Last recorded129,864 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 129,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 114,406 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 May 2017 114,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 May 2016 99,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 99,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 84,912 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 84,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

faulty engine breather hose.

Pass 22 May 2014 70,506 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 70,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 May 2013 56,103 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 56,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 41,143 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,537 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 19,757 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 19,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,372 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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FD03 OCR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OCR, 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 OCR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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