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FV03 PVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,312 mi
Last recorded138,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 PVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 138,312 miles

fuel filter insecure

o/s/r reflector missing

rear centre seat belt & buckle missing

Fail 29 May 2013 138,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel filter insecure

o/s/r reflector missing

rear centre seat belt & buckle missing

Pass 29 May 2012 121,522 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 106,822 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 106,822 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 97,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2009 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 86,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,234 miles

engine and suspension cover in diesel

Pass 18 May 2006 43,133 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 PVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

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

Is FV03 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 PVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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