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GF03 OOC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,960 mi
Last recorded196,960 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OOC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 196,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn edges and beginning to crack/perrish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 196,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn edges and beginning to crack/perrish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 188,962 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 188,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive appears to be coming from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear different roadwheel to others on vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2019 181,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front roadwheel different from the rest

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield rear loose/broken

Fail 20 Jun 2019 181,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front roadwheel different from the rest

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield rear loose/broken

Pass 18 Jun 2018 171,135 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 163,940 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces

Oil leak from gear box ()

lower engine tie bar rubber weak

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2017 163,843 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak from gear box ()

lower engine tie bar rubber weak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 156,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image only just adequate (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image only just adequate (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 156,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken very dangerous spring is off platform (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 148,808 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 140,495 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 140,467 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 130,612 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2012 125,430 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 125,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,538 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 108,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,623 miles

rear number plate needs att. ( starting to deteriorate )

Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,055 miles

rear no plate needs att

Fail 15 Apr 2009 82,805 miles

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

rear no plate needs att

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,788 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 26 Apr 2006 45,610 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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GF03 OOC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF03 OOC, 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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GF03 OOC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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