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OV03 WHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 WHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,012 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 113,004 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,129 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,753 miles

Centre Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 83,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,309 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,238 miles

both front headlights slightly misty,pattern ok

seepage at steering rack

unable to check nsr seatbelt,as childseat is fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,138 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlights slightly misty,pattern ok

nsr tyre worn on outer edge,just legal

seepage at steering rack

unable to check nsr seatbelt,as childseat is fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2009 61,984 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre pressure looks low.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,984 miles

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

Nearside front tyre pressure looks low.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,766 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,766 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside handbrake securing grommet broken and cable rattling over bumps.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,414 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,414 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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OV03 WHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV03 WHM, 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 WHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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