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DE03 FVT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FVT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 101,088 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 101,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 92,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 92,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 85,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 78,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 78,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 68,122 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 68,122 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 58,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,525 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 28,525 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DE03 FVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE03 FVT, 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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DE03 FVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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