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FP03 DPV

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,358 mi
Last recorded110,358 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 DPV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,358 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 110,358 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,575 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 102,025 miles

Nearside Front flexible hose/brake slight damage/bend

Service brake performance just met requirements.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,551 miles

Front brake pads worn.

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

Service brake performance just met requirements.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Front brake pads worn.

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

Service brake performance just met requirements.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 91,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cracking. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 87,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 79,671 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 72,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,542 miles

both sides front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 64,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,893 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,234 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,234 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 44,932 miles

n side bump stop slightly adrift

Fail 5 May 2009 36,267 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 36,267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 22,707 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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FP03 DPV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FP03 DPV, 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 FP03 DPV registered?

FP03 DPV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FP03 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 DPV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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