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FD03 MVN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,182 mi
Last recorded90,182 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,182 miles

flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules, exhaust mountings rusting

front brake disacs scorn on inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,662 miles

STEERING RACK DAMP. FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,849 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED,

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,849 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED,

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,666 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 77,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 65,140 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 54,219 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 54,219 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 40,551 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 40,551 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,624 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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FD03 MVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD03 MVN, 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 FD03 MVN registered?

FD03 MVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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