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MA03 FSE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,027 mi
Last recorded125,027 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 FSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 125,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,365 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 116,365 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,430 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 106,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,458 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,672 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 94,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,417 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,775 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 81,775 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,206 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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MA03 FSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA03 FSE, 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 MA03 FSE registered?

MA03 FSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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