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OW03 MTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,115 mi
Last recorded110,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 MTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 110,113 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front hose rubbing on driveshaft

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 100,182 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front hose rubbing on driveshaft

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 99,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers working on front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight glass frosted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight glass frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn uneven on edge due to shock (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing outer dirty shield casing missing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower pipe rubbing on driveshaft by engine drive belt

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,516 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 89,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,871 miles

Rear bump stops are breaking up

drivers side drive shaft seal is leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,116 miles

alternator belt cracked

battery failed test

heat shield loose on CAT

n/s/r seatbelt not properly checked as baby seat fitted checked as best as could

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

Fail 6 Apr 2011 64,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator belt cracked

battery failed test

heat shield loose on CAT

n/s/r seatbelt not properly checked as baby seat fitted checked as best as could

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,790 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,905 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,905 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,647 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between 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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OW03 MTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OW03 MTZ, 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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OW03 MTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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