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GJ03 MKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 MKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,744 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,966 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 111,876 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective JAMMED (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 9 Nov 2022 105,197 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 103,124 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,948 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,823 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense fogged (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,401 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,565 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,329 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,481 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,538 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,102 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight exhaust blow at rear silencer

Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight exhaust blow at rear silencer

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,320 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 28,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,548 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 MKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GJ03 MKL, 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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What year was GJ03 MKL registered?

GJ03 MKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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