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GL03 FUT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

235,172 mi
Last recorded235,172 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 FUT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 235,172 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 226,292 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 226,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 200,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 200,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 179,028 miles

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 179,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 170,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 169,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 168,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 159,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 149,385 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 139,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 129,680 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 117,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,478 miles

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

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

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

fuel injector seal blowing

n/s/r shock absorber cover detatched

Fail 2 Jun 2008 111,478 miles

fuel injector seal blowing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover detatched

Pass 29 May 2007 97,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 4 May 2006 88,253 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FUT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GL03 FUT, 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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GL03 FUT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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