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FD03 ONS

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ONS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 139,897 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 131,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded, minor leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 116,030 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 115,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,562 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,129 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 41,123 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,530 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 37,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 30,463 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,052 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 23,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some play in steering rack nearside front

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,514 miles

some play in steering rack nearside front

Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,411 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 20,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,304 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 ONS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ONS, 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 FD03 ONS registered?

FD03 ONS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is FD03 ONS safe to buy?

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