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ML03 XFF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,286 mi
Last recorded85,286 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,286 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,662 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,662 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,249 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,247 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replace. (3.6.B.2c)

multi belt frayed.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,658 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre edge wear

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,658 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre edge wear

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,137 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,500 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

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

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

Offside rear tyre aged cracked uneven wear.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,258 miles

Offside rear tyre aged and cracked.

general brake pipe corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,403 miles

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

nearside front tyre has edge wear. as does offside front to a lesser degree. possibly tracking.

offside rear tyre aged and cracked sidewalls

Fail 13 Nov 2008 33,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,666 miles

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

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 XFF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML03 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

ML03 XFF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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