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FG03 UHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,975 mi
Last recorded117,975 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 117,975 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front + Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 117,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front + Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre Brake Light Inop

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,317 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 112,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 111,052 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 x Tyres N/s + O/s Front / O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Washers

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,821 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 102,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,777 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,943 miles

advise front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,692 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,692 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

coolant leak from header tank

ecu light on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,903 miles

nearside rear tyre heavilly worn on outer edge

tracking

both rear tyres badly splitting

offside front tyre badly splitting

Fail 25 Mar 2009 36,903 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre heavilly worn on outer edge

tracking

both rear tyres badly splitting

offside front tyre badly splitting

Fail 10 Mar 2008 29,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

side wall scuffed on all 4 tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,654 miles

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

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

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

side wall scuffed on all 4 tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,955 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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FG03 UHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG03 UHM, 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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FG03 UHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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