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GL03 VMJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,318 miles

Coolant leak stat housing ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,318 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak stat housing ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 90,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,321 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc in poor condition

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

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

slight exhaust blow (rear section )

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,942 miles

N/s mirror wired together

Offside Front Tyre sidewall scrubbed

Oil misting on power steering pipe

Osr shock bump stop rotted

Rear exhaust brackets heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,561 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,357 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,809 miles

both headlamps slightly faded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 63,366 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,621 miles

Aux drive belts fraying.

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,621 miles

Aux drive belts fraying.

Pass 30 May 2009 58,239 miles

Both wiper blades have started to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2008 47,795 miles

Engine oil below minimum

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

Pass 26 May 2007 37,343 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 37,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil on minimum

Pass 30 May 2006 27,489 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 VMJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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