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FN03 FHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,245 miles

both front headlamp lenses stating to cloud - causing beam aims to start scattering

engine oil level appears to be low on dipstick

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear exhaust heat shields (X2) insecure

vcehicle struggled to pass lambda part of emmisions test

Fail 26 Mar 2012 100,091 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front headlamp lenses stating to cloud - causing beam aims to start scattering

engine oil level appears to be low on dipstick

high level stop lamp inoperative

rear exhaust heat shields (X2) insecure

vcehicle struggled to pass lambda part of emmisions test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,812 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 87,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,348 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,149 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,995 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,531 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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FN03 FHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN03 FHM, 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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FN03 FHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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