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FD03 OOC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 OOC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 75,372 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 75,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 63,449 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 63,449 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 56,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,791 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 49,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,400 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 38,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,466 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 32,466 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,637 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,620 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,077 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 21,619 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,619 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 15,173 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OOC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

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

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