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MD03 XSH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,045 mi
Last recorded110,045 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XSH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,045 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 107,462 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 107,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 102,603 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 98,543 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 89,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f tyre low on outer side

Fail 16 May 2019 89,202 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f tyre low on outer side

Pass 17 May 2018 78,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 68,305 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 60,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 56,008 miles
Pass 29 May 2014

2 front tryes are getting low on the edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre has cracks in the sidewall but no cords are showing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,184 miles

cracks in tread on rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,766 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,035 miles

nail inner tread nearside rear tyre.slow puncture.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,301 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 20,301 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,113 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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MD03 XSH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MD03 XSH, 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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MD03 XSH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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