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MA03 LVF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,485 mi
Last recorded50,485 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 LVF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 50,485 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 50,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,617 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 45,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 42,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleaned plugs (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 37,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,153 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,228 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Mar 2017 36,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,147 miles

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,544 miles

high level light inop

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,892 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres on 3mm

rear number plate slightly worn

slight flat spot on nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,721 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,459 miles

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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 LVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MA03 LVF, 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 MA03 LVF registered?

MA03 LVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is MA03 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 LVF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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