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GL03 JOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,301 mi
Last recorded92,301 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 JOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2017 92,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,841 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,839 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,710 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,171 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,204 miles

center stop light not working

n/s/f tyre has nail in it

rear foot brake just meet min limit

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,956 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 63,956 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,073 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 36,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,063 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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GL03 JOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL03 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

GL03 JOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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