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MF03 XEM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,217 mi
Last recorded98,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 XEM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2024 98,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edges and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 92,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edges and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 87,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear feel a bit worn (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 84,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear feel a bit worn (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,369 miles

engine oil leak

nearside headlamp lens slightly faded

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside front tyre wearing slightly on stepped edge 195/60/15

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,113 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight fault on o/s headlamp motor

Pass 30 Jan 2016 65,545 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges [195/60/15h]

fault on o/s/f headlamp motor

power steering fluid close to minimum level

Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,401 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 52,506 miles

Nearside frront tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,506 miles

Nearside frront tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,994 miles

n/s wiper slightly torn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,525 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,986 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 XEM 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 MF03 XEM, 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 XEM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is MF03 XEM safe to buy?

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