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FX03 MHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,222 mi
Last recorded107,222 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,222 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

near side rear brake pipe corroded

near side rear tyre worn low and misshapped

Fail 4 Aug 2022 107,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

nail in off side rear tyre

near side rear brake pipe corroded

near side rear tyre worn low and misshapped

Pass 29 Jul 2021 101,138 miles

head lamp lenses poor condition

temp repair carried out to center of exhaust (small hole)

Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,500 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both upper (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamp lens slightly faded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 76,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced /position lamp /incorrect bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both upper (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamp lens slightly faded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 76,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 67,044 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,289 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 62,289 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,517 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,388 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 29 Mar 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,475 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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FX03 MHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FX03 MHL, 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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FX03 MHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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