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MD03 XWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,673 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 114,671 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,409 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 104,414 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 104,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,073 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 99,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,746 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 87,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,608 miles

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)

nearside head lamp has slight movement

offside front tyre just on legal limit 195/60r15

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,126 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 75,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,554 miles

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

o/s rear tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,385 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,984 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,003 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,711 miles

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 22 Jan 2008 25,413 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 25,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 23,316 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 XWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MD03 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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