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FV03 PKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 PKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 113,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 110,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,995 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear rubber bump stops corroded

tailbox corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2010 81,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,220 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,477 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,300 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 60,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 48,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,254 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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FV03 PKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PKX, 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 FV03 PKX registered?

FV03 PKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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