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GX03 DFJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 90,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,543 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 88,543 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction storage compartment on top of dash lid (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps misted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,796 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,423 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged close to excessive

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,768 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,627 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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GX03 DFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX03 DFJ, 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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GX03 DFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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