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MA03 GXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,096 mi
Last recorded80,096 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 GXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 80,096 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 80,096 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

poor beam patterns on h/lamps

Fail 13 Aug 2018 74,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

poor beam patterns on h/lamps

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,307 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Aug 2017 69,211 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,594 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,481 miles

rear engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,481 miles

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

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

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

rear engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,661 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,245 miles

gearbox leaking oil slightly

nail in offside front tyre

squeeky drive belts

Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,791 miles

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

gearbox steady bar bush started to split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,679 miles

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,967 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 27,967 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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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MA03 GXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MA03 GXE, 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 MA03 GXE registered?

MA03 GXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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