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ML03 OCM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,513 mi
Last recorded100,513 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 OCM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 100,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/rear (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 96,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 fronts plus o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/rear (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,990 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,276 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 35,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,531 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,049 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 OCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCM, 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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ML03 OCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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