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MJ03 XCH

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 115,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 115,014 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven NS little effort (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,678 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,367 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 97,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 97,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,247 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 91,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,554 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,511 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 81,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,153 miles

O/S/F wing mirror

slight coolent leak from thermostat housing. Needs replacing.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,152 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F wing mirror

slight coolent leak from thermostat housing. Needs replacing.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,798 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 57,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,635 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 XCH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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