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MJ03 UOD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 UOD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,694 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear rear service brake shows signs of low effort

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2018 106,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear rear service brake shows signs of low effort

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,597 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust bracket broken to still adequately supported

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,589 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 94,761 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 89,517 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 89,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,804 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,918 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,316 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,276 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight judder in o/s/f disc

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,041 miles

Nearside 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 7 Jun 2008 52,040 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 52,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 39,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 27,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 27,413 miles

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

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 UOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ03 UOD, 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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MJ03 UOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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