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FX03 MVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,817 mi
Last recorded170,817 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 MVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 170,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 168,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 158,555 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 158,555 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 141,085 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 131,464 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust gasses blowing past injectors

Fail 2 Dec 2013 131,419 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust gasses blowing past injectors

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,126 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

front steel brake piping corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edgs

Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front steel brake piping corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edgs

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 103,602 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front brake pipes greased

Heavy dampness on nearside rear shock absorber

Nearside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Slight underbody corrossion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,452 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 91,442 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,791 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 26 Jan 2010 80,791 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 16 Feb 2009 74,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,262 miles

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

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

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 2 Mar 2006 38,028 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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FX03 MVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX03 MVJ, 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 FX03 MVJ registered?

FX03 MVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is FX03 MVJ safe to buy?

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