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GF03 ULE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

30,992 mi
Last recorded30,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 ULE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 30,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracked perished and visibly worn/poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads both sides only have approx 2.5mm of lining remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged whole mirror is taped and mirror head is loose (broken),mirror glass is also destroyed ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. excessive travel in handbrake lever, but passed the rbt requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 30,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image requirements not met (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracked perished and visibly worn/poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads both sides only have approx 2.5mm of lining remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged head is broken off loose and hanging, glass is also destroyed ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. excessive travel in handbrake lever, but passed the rbt requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 21,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn and cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washers only just provide enough liquid to the screen, i would advise rectifying this asap!

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cracking between the tread and also the outer sidewall is worn/scuffed/scrubbed, I would strongly advise replacement soon!

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has deep cracking between the tread, I would strongly advise replacement soon!

Pass 25 Jan 2022 16,317 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both warn but pads are 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 16,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened coil spring corroded at the top were it mounts to the chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed crack deep enough to expose cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both warn but pads are 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 16,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 16,090 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 16,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 15,429 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 15,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,548 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 12,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 10,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,931 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 7,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 7,120 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 7,120 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 3,367 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 ULE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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