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MT03 MXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,002 mi
Last recorded155,002 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 MXD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 155,002 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 154,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

major oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jun 2015 147,866 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 147,866 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 138,039 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 138,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 125,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,548 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,953 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2008 56,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,298 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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MT03 MXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT03 MXD, 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 MT03 MXD registered?

MT03 MXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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