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FA03 TNL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,765 mi
Last recorded34,765 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 TNL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,765 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 34,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,934 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing on inner & outer edges

o/s front tyre perishing on inner & outer edges

o/s rear tyre slightly perishing on inner & outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,717 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 24,717 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,445 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 19,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 24 Jun 2014 16,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,213 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,144 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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FA03 TNL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol 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 FA03 TNL, 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 FA03 TNL registered?

FA03 TNL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is FA03 TNL safe to buy?

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