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MC03 OCG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

68,046 mi
Last recorded68,046 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 OCG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 68,026 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s stop/tail bulb in wrong

Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,899 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,662 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 63,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,276 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 60,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,076 miles

o/f diff seal leaking,causeing oil contamination to gear box lower mounting.excessive play in mounting

Fail 25 Jan 2013 50,076 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/f diff seal leaking,causeing oil contamination to gear box lower mounting.excessive play in mounting

Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,203 miles

front brake pads low

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2012 47,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,654 miles

MIDDLE REAR BUMPER DAMAGE

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,929 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TYRES OUTTER EDGES TREAD LOW

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 31,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,401 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 24,401 miles

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

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

h/brake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2007 17,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,696 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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MC03 OCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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