2003 Ford Fusion MOT Results

Ford Fusion, registered in 2003

68.8% pass rate

from 18,785 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(25% better than other 2003 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Lighting and signalling (21% better than other 2003 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0053% fail on Matched pair
- 1.5% fail on Position lamps (68% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Front lamps (72% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Rear lamps (33% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on All position lamps
- 0.76% fail on Fog lamp (23% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.76% fail on Fog lamp (22% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Tell tale
- 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.30% fail on Individual lamps (67% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.048% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Hazard warning (74% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Switch (77% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Lamp (69% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Tell tale
6.6% fail on Driver's view of the road (19% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Wipers
- 1.8% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Windscreen (27% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Mirrors (52% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Bonnet
6.3% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Tread depth (24% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Size / type (47% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Valve stem (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
6.0% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Coil springs (60% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Location
- 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Rear (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Front
- 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Front drive shafts (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.28% fail on Constant velocity joints (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.016% fail on Couplings
- 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Linkage (94% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Pins / bushes (97% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0053% fail on Attachment
- 0.096% fail on Suspension arms (96% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Pins / bushes (96% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.037% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut (87% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Tie bars / rods (83% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Pins / bushes (87% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Condition
- 0.027% fail on Front suspension joints (97% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0053% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0053% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0053% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0053% fail on Front suspension locking devices
5.5% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 3.3% fail on Components
    - 3.1% fail on Pipes (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Hoses (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.0053% fail on Servos
    - 0.0053% fail on Valves
  - 0.048% fail on Leaks
- 1.6% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Rear wheels (75% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Front wheels (73% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Brake operation
- 1.0% fail on Hub components (62% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Brake discs (90% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0053% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.0053% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.0053% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.24% fail on Parking brake (67% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.032% fail on ABS (92% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Mechanical components (92% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Cable (92% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0053% fail on Lever
- 0.027% fail on Restricted movement (82% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0053% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.0053% fail on Pedal
    - 0.0053% fail on Condition
- 0.0053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.0053% fail on Components
    - 0.0053% fail on Pipes
3.8% fail on Fuel and exhaust (23% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Catalyst (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0053% fail on Non catalyst
- 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (54% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Turbo (54% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Non turbo
- 0.17% fail on Fuel system (59% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Cap
  - 0.080% fail on System (65% better than other 2003 cars)
1.0% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Steering system (83% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Steering rack (39% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.090% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.064% fail on Free play
    - 0.064% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.048% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.027% fail on Other components
    - 0.027% fail on Steering pivot point
  - 0.0053% fail on Steering damper
- 0.35% fail on Power steering (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Other components
  - 0.10% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.075% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.059% fail on Rams (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Operation
- 0.027% fail on Steering control
  - 0.027% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.016% fail on Steering operation
0.70% fail on Seat belts
- 0.65% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Requirements
- 0.0053% fail on Attachment
- 0.0053% fail on Prescribed areas
0.45% fail on Registration plates and VIN (61% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Registration plate (61% better than other 2003 cars)
0.17% fail on Body and structure (68% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Body condition
- 0.027% fail on Doors (83% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Passengers front (79% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Drivers (84% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0053% fail on Load security (class v)
- 0.0053% fail on Body security
- 0.0053% fail on Load security
  - 0.0053% fail on Bootlid
0.14% fail on Road wheels (69% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Attachment (93% better than other 2003 cars)
0.021% fail on Towbars
- 0.021% fail on Towbar

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Ford Fusion 2002
Versatile interior. Easy to get in and out of. Reasonably sized load area with no lip. Four-star crash test rating, economical TDCI diesels.

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