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MJ03 URB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,177 mi
Last recorded130,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 URB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 130,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,833 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,264 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 104,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,271 miles

diesel injector leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diesel injector leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,379 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,434 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 37,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,337 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 21,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,095 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch slipping

Pass 23 May 2006 15,611 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 URB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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