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FA03 TRV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,241 mi
Last recorded150,241 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 TRV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 150,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak top hose ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 142,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 137,862 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,541 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,862 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 130,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,199 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,949 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,826 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,489 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,053 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,458 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)

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Feb 2009 46,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Feb 2008 32,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,391 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 TRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

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

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