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MK03 OCB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,200 mi
Last recorded115,200 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 OCB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,200 miles

Air bag lamp does not ilumanate

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 115,200 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear exhaust blowing at clamp (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Air bag lamp does not ilumanate

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,734 miles

spare tyre not checked

Fail 19 Sep 2016 114,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

spare tyre not checked

Pass 29 Sep 2015 114,008 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 113,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhust heat shield insecure,

Pass 13 Sep 2014 113,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhust heat shield insecure,

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,833 miles

2 screws in n/s/r tyre unable to repair too close to sidewall

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 90,826 miles

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

2 screws in n/s/r tyre unable to repair too close to sidewall

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,751 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,452 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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 1 Nov 2007 47,329 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,315 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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MK03 OCB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK03 OCB, 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 MK03 OCB registered?

MK03 OCB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is MK03 OCB safe to buy?

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