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FE03 FFP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,988 mi
Last recorded174,988 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 FFP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 174,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 174,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 168,188 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 168,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 155,110 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 148,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer box weakened by corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2015 148,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer box weakened by corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2014 145,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 145,808 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 130,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 109,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,380 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,242 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,395 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,641 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 44,641 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,532 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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FE03 FFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE03 FFP, 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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FE03 FFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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