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FL03 DXJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,403 mi
Last recorded116,403 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,403 miles

Exhaust rear box mount broken.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Tread of rear tyres deteriorating.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust rear box mount broken.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tread of rear tyres deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,657 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

MIL light on.

Nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated and nail in tyre.

Offside rear tyre tread deteriorated.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,359 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

backbox exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 2 Jul 2011 61,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,928 miles

slight leak from p.a.s pump

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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FL03 DXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 FL03 DXJ, 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 FL03 DXJ registered?

FL03 DXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FL03 DXJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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