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FV03 CUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,529 mi
Last recorded168,529 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2023 168,529 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

corrosion to underside including suspension components

front anti roll bar inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2022 166,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 163,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 162,373 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear floor areas/inner sills/filler pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 162,370 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine onto turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear floor areas/inner sills/filler pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 158,812 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front/both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower fuel filler pipes corroded/just servicable

Pass 4 Jan 2017 151,575 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 151,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 141,781 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 141,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,612 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 133,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,401 miles

front brake pipes corroded

injector seals blowing under bonnet

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 124,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipes corroded

injector seals blowing under bonnet

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 114,578 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 103,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres near limits

Fail 20 Jan 2011 91,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres are very close to the limit

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,155 miles

grease on brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,055 miles

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

rear shock absorber rubbers perhished

slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,106 miles

front brake pads reqd 4-6000 miles

rear tyres reqd 4-6000 miles

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,286 miles

surface corrosion on rear exhaust

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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FV03 CUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FV03 CUU, 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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FV03 CUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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