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AV03 UMS

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,097 mi
Last recorded103,097 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,097 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 103,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,903 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,099 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,081 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 53,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 49,077 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,934 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)

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 UMS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

AV03 UMS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is AV03 UMS safe to buy?

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