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FX03 MXU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,934 mi
Last recorded149,934 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 MXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,934 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front both headlamp adjusters worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear back box outer case deterorated

Fail 30 Jan 2018 149,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge and flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear back box outer case deterorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 147,944 miles

injector seal leaking

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 147,944 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

injector seal leaking

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 144,723 miles

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

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)

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

n/s wiper split

Fail 18 Jun 2015 144,723 miles

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

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)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2014 139,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 133,546 miles

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

Rear silencer rear hanger corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2012 124,344 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly uneven wear

rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

Pass 23 Dec 2011 113,085 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 104,424 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 96,140 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 86,589 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,881 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,401 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front wipers smearing slightly

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2007 75,299 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front lower grill missing

Front wipers smearing slightly

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 70,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,357 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 MXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX03 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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