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ML03 OCA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 OCA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 99,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,507 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 91,507 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2012 86,528 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 86,464 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clean all brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2011 80,997 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,178 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,835 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,599 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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ML03 OCA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML03 OCA, 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 ML03 OCA registered?

ML03 OCA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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