MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
front brake pipes corroded
injector seals blowing under bonnet
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake pipes corroded
injector seals blowing under bonnet
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres near limits
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
grease on brake pipes
front tyres 3mm of tread approx
rear shock absorber rubbers perhished
slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes
front brake pads reqd 4-6000 miles
rear tyres reqd 4-6000 miles
surface corrosion on rear exhaust
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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