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GU03 AKG

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,271 mi
Last recorded135,271 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 AKG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 135,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 135,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 132,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant low

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,735 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have surface cracks on sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,043 miles

both front headlight lenses slightly opaque

rear silencer starting to corrode slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,728 miles

both front headlight lenses opaque but not affecting beam image

Fail 1 Nov 2017 123,728 miles

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

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

both front headlight lenses opaque but not affecting beam image

Pass 27 Oct 2016 120,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,561 miles

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

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)

Offside Front sidewall perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 106,924 miles

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the beam patterns and light output is just acceptable

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

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

The offside front tyre outer sidewall is perished and in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2014 106,924 miles

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the beam patterns and light output is just acceptable

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The offside front tyre outer sidewall is perished and in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,842 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,274 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 76,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,157 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 67,154 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,214 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre becomming low

Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,211 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre becomming low

Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,489 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,663 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 28,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GU03 AKG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GU03 AKG, 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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GU03 AKG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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