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AV03 FPL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FPL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper slightly damage.

Pass 4 May 2019 77,797 miles

knock in steering

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres on/near limit,,,poor

rear no, plate in poor condition

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,763 miles

rear no, plate deteriorating

tyres worn

Fail 28 Apr 2018 72,763 miles

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

rear no, plate deteriorating

tyres worn

Pass 6 May 2017 67,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,441 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

Pass 12 May 2014 47,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,467 miles

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

both rear tyres have perrishing on side walls.cords not exposed

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,913 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,594 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,192 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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AV03 FPL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 AV03 FPL, 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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What year was AV03 FPL registered?

AV03 FPL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AV03 FPL safe to buy?

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