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GL03 WXC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,940 mi
Last recorded137,940 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 WXC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 137,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,918 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 123,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,066 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 119,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 111,704 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 24 Jun 2015 111,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolaant leak from radiator

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 102,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 94,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 86,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch slipping

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,634 miles

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

clutch slipping

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,501 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 77,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,419 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 74,418 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 65,356 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 65,349 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 48,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 48,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 WXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

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

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