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ML03 XGT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,275 mi
Last recorded84,275 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XGT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,275 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 84,275 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,849 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 747,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,392 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,599 miles

Both rear shocker sleeves corroded and loose

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

Offside headlamp has a guide internally missing, not affecting beam pattern

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 57,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shocker sleeves corroded and loose

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

Offside headlamp has a guide internally missing, not affecting beam pattern

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 40,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,788 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,539 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)

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 XGT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

ML03 XGT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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