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ML03 XCM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XCM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens deteriorated blurring beam image (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens deteriorated blurring beam image (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi-level stoplight inoperative.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,951 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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 2 Sep 2014 78,359 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,799 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,654 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 30,654 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,210 miles

advise baby seat fitted to nsr

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 XCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

ML03 XCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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