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FE03 FJP

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,272 mi
Last recorded102,272 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 FJP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount broken off silencer

Fail 12 Oct 2020 102,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to being perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount broken off silencer

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,459 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,616 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,587 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,587 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 12,142 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 FJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE03 FJP, 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 FJP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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