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AX03 FVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,045 mi
Last recorded107,045 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,659 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,698 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

middle brake light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2009 41,698 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

middle brake light not working

Pass 9 May 2008 39,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2008 39,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 30,331 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak hole in sump

Fail 3 May 2007 30,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak hole in sump

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,164 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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AX03 FVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX03 FVC, 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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AX03 FVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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