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MM03 XLJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,068 mi
Last recorded118,068 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 118,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,984 miles

advise osr road spring corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,794 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 99,750 miles

2 nails in NSR tyre

Both headlight beam image poor

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

OS wiper blade in poor condition

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 99,750 miles

2 nails in NSR tyre

Both headlight beam image poor

OS wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2013 94,446 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouded! Beam image poor!

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 94,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both headlamp lenses clouded! Beam image poor!

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,545 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,759 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 73,759 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,095 miles

o/s/r suspension strut "shroud" insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r suspension strut "shroud" insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,603 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,705 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,397 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 11,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MM03 XLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MM03 XLJ, 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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MM03 XLJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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