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ML03 XCT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,141 mi
Last recorded63,141 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XCT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,299 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,263 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position unable to open bonnet (8.4.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,888 miles

Front Both front Tyres Cracking On Inner & Outer tread Edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,651 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,708 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracking Inside Tread.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,696 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Cracking Inside Tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,887 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,238 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 XCT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc 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 XCT, 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 XCT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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