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MT03 UOJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,278 mi
Last recorded135,278 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 UOJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 135,278 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 135,263 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,465 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 122,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,984 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 114,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 105,989 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,233 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,453 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Water pump noisey

Fail 22 Mar 2007 36,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Water pump noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,662 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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MT03 UOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT03 UOJ, 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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MT03 UOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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