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MX03 GRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 GRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 115,812 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 115,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,775 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 107,740 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,666 miles

All four tyres worn on inside edge.

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 48,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,361 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,346 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,273 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

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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MX03 GRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX03 GRU, 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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MX03 GRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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