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MF03 GNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,381 mi
Last recorded97,381 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 GNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,291 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 92,291 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both near & offside headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,932 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 5 Aug 2015 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,873 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 50,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 41,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,995 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,013 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear lamp lense damaged.

suspect front inner brake pad's getting low.check in service.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,017 miles

nearside rear lamp lense damaged.

suspect front inner brake pad's getting low.check in service.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,323 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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MF03 GNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF03 GNU, 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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MF03 GNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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