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GP03 CEV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,283 mi
Last recorded141,283 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 CEV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin frot brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer cv boot deteriorated and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s track rod end worn close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 141,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake excessive imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin frot brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer cv boot deteriorated and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s track rod end worn close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 132,720 miles

centre exhaust hitting body

Fail 18 Dec 2019 132,708 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction centre glove box cover (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

centre exhaust hitting body

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,337 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,392 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,942 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 118,942 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 112,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 103,434 miles

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

the offside headlight lens is cloudy. This is starting to affect the headlight pattern

Pass 9 May 2013 93,436 miles

both rear outer door trims appear to have been taped into place

engine oil level is getting low

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre has a stepped tread but is heavily worn on the inner and outer edges. Replacement is recommended

Fail 1 May 2013 93,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear outer door trims appear to have been taped into place

engine oil level is getting low

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre has a stepped tread but is heavily worn on the inner and outer edges. Replacement is recommended

nearside rear tyre is cracking

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,300 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,300 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,428 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 71,428 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,404 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres low (2mm).

Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres low (2mm).

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,993 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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GP03 CEV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP03 CEV, 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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GP03 CEV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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