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OV03 WGU

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,471 mi
Last recorded117,471 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 WGU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 117,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 131,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 98,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,586 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,870 miles

N/S/F tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,223 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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OV03 WGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV03 WGU, 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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OV03 WGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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