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FV03 PLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,233 mi
Last recorded158,233 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 PLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 158,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 152,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 145,177 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 131,166 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,983 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 119,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,816 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,816 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 82,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2010 73,808 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 73,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 63,364 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 63,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 53,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,249 miles

front tyres have different speed rating (h) to rear tyres , speed rating (t)

front wipers starting to wear

nearside rear tyre worn low at 2mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 19 May 2006 30,476 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 PLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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