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AV03 JFE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,989 mi
Last recorded100,989 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

possible compresion leak around injectors

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,957 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front sidewall cut slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust pipe blowing slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2023 97,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sidewall cut slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust pipe blowing slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer side wall cut but not to cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blows

slight oil

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded and small hole.

both front shock absorbers. casing corroded.

both rear chassis rails have surface corrosion.

both rear tyres close to limit.

oil leak.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 90,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded and small hole.

both front shock absorbers. casing corroded.

both rear chassis rails have surface corrosion.

oil leak.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,570 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,699 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger, hole in pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn low

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,106 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,106 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,603 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,284 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,488 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,487 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,438 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 JFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JFE, 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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AV03 JFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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