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FG03 UWS

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,953 mi
Last recorded108,953 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UWS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,953 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded/porous? Recommend attention

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Offside rear tyre low on treads

Power steering hose at offside front underside poorly supported

Fail 26 Mar 2018 108,949 miles

Braking system leaking at pipe union behind offside front wheel arch splash guard (3.6.A.1)

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded/porous? Recommend attention

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Offside rear tyre low on treads

Power steering hose at offside front underside poorly supported

Rear silencer front rubber split in two

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,790 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,455 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes are greased

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 87,883 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,661 miles

Advise nearside rear shocker,dust cover broken.

Advise two front orange indicator bulbs slight diss coloured.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,792 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 66,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES AND LEFT REAR WORN TO 3.MM. KLEBER. 195/60/R15/88V.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,951 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 UWS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UWS, 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 FG03 UWS registered?

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

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