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GJ03 MHE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,299 mi
Last recorded161,299 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 MHE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 161,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 158,132 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 158,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 154,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 150,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 144,996 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 144,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 140,095 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 140,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 134,708 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 134,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 127,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 127,343 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 104,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,931 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front discs worn and scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,392 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn and scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades may need attention soon

fuel cap sill slightly worn

handbrake travel

rear registration plate

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,294 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades may need attention soon

fuel cap sill slightly worn

handbrake travel

rear registration plate

Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,373 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,165 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,417 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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GJ03 MHE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GJ03 MHE, 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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GJ03 MHE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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