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FL03 FGX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FGX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,566 miles

(advise) o/s/r short brake pipe starting corrosion process

(advise) steering rack slight misting of oil

Fail 29 Sep 2014 87,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

offside brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

very slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,222 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 73,182 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warnig light on emissisons on upper limit

front discs and inner pads worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine warnig light on emissisons on upper limit

front discs and inner pads worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,262 miles

front disc pads worn at 25%

screen scratched boarder line pass

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,013 miles

front tyres worn on edges nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,577 miles

nearside wiper poor boarder line pass

tront discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,591 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,633 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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FL03 FGX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

FL03 FGX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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