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2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,089 mi
Last recorded107,089 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 CVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 107,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,199 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,457 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack inner seals (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,650 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,341 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,341 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,481 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 54,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,292 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,456 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,818 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,088 miles

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

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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FY03 CVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red 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 FY03 CVN, 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 FY03 CVN registered?

FY03 CVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FY03 CVN safe to buy?

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