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MA03 GXU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,675 mi
Last recorded153,675 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 GXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 153,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 153,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 2 Jun 2015 142,252 miles

Exaust flexi outter mesh damaged

NSR tyre 1.6 mm

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OSR tyre 2.0mm

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oill leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 142,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exaust flexi outter mesh damaged

NSR tyre 1.6 mm

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OSR tyre 2.0mm

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oill leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 131,506 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 131,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 118,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 105,270 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2011 91,661 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 77,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,171 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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MA03 GXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA03 GXU, 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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MA03 GXU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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