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GM03 RMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,595 mi
Last recorded143,595 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 RMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 143,595 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 143,595 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 137,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,674 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr nsr shocks dust covers taped up

Pass 7 Jul 2014 117,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both headlamps deteriorating

Fail 7 Jul 2014 117,671 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jun 2013 100,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,972 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 83,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp on

offside front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

rear exhaust mount broken off of rear box

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f bumper sharp edge not projecting

o/s/r sharp edge coverd with tape

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,984 miles

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

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2008 45,683 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and 2 to 3 mm tread (getting low )

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre 2 to 3mm tread (gettin g low )

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,683 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and 2 to 3 mm tread (getting low )

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre 2 to 3mm tread (gettin g low )

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,445 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,470 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 27,470 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise brake check passed with abnormal readings

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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GM03 RMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GM03 RMX, 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 GM03 RMX registered?

GM03 RMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is GM03 RMX safe to buy?

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