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GL03 FOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,987 mi
Last recorded68,987 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 FOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 68,987 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 68,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 64,149 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 64,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 62,389 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,926 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 61,926 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,287 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 60,287 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,664 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,986 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,986 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,913 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,913 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,070 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,111 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2006 43,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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GL03 FOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GL03 FOU, 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 GL03 FOU registered?

GL03 FOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is GL03 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 FOU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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