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FV03 XED

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XED
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,317 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 51,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,133 miles

injector blow pass

Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,130 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

injector blow pass

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,564 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,549 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,113 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,795 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,561 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,128 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 XED is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 XED registered?

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

Is FV03 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 XED shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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