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MC03 FJP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,630 mi
Last recorded119,630 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 FJP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,630 miles

items removed from drivers view before test

Fail 29 Oct 2015 119,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,040 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,484 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 87,484 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,905 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,905 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,596 miles

advise nearside front and rear tyres getting near limit

Fail 5 Nov 2010 65,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside front and rear tyres getting near limit

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,980 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 51,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,838 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,324 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 18,324 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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MC03 FJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MC03 FJP, 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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MC03 FJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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