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GU03 WTE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 WTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 116,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre seat belt missing

Fail 25 May 2023 116,411 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre seat belt missing

Pass 19 May 2022 111,638 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 111,637 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,626 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 98,626 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 60,460 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 47,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,167 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/r tyre tread low on outer

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 30,275 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on.

Pass 22 May 2008 26,469 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 26,468 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,033 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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GU03 WTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WTE, 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 GU03 WTE registered?

GU03 WTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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