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GX03 DWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,077 mi
Last recorded105,077 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 DWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,077 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 105,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,543 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 93,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,384 miles

Added 1litre of engine oil before proceding with test

Exhaust emissions CO values only just within limits

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

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

Metal sections at end of front brake hoses have heavy surface corrosion

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

Offside Headlight lens in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable

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

Suspension Components have surface corrosion

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Added 1litre of engine oil before proceding with test

Exhaust emissions CO values only just within limits

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

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

Metal sections at end of front brake hoses have heavy surface corrosion

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

Offside Headlight lens in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable

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

Suspension Components have surface corrosion

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,806 miles

Brake fluid level down

Engine management light on

Exhaust and hangers corroded in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Lower engine stabilizer heavily worn and splitting

Minor oil leaks

Strong Advise:Headlamps aged and images poor

Fail 14 Sep 2015 78,806 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Brake fluid level down

Engine management light on

Exhaust and hangers corroded in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Lower engine stabilizer heavily worn and splitting

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit and low outer edges

Strong Advise:Headlamps aged and images poor

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,924 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre innder sidewall showing signs of deterioration

Fail 15 Aug 2014 70,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre innder sidewall showing signs of deterioration

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 64,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,902 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,151 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 48,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,061 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 42,050 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,582 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 34,582 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,572 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 DWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GX03 DWU, 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 GX03 DWU registered?

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

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