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FV03 WFD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,208 mi
Last recorded190,208 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 WFD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2022 190,208 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 181,134 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 178,858 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 178,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 176,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 176,941 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 174,923 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 162,367 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 162,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 150,277 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 150,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,434 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,418 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 126,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 126,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 114,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 103,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 93,174 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,268 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,268 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 70,746 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 70,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,210 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,879 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

FV03 WFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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