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MJ03 GBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,690 mi
Last recorded121,690 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 GBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,690 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 121,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

adv circumfrential cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2014 96,856 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

adv circumfrential cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,275 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,272 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,482 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,211 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 26,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,902 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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MJ03 GBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MJ03 GBV, 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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What year was MJ03 GBV registered?

MJ03 GBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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