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MK03 ACV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,806 mi
Last recorded108,806 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 ACV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,806 miles

both rear steel brake pipes going from flexi to cylinder are starting to corrode

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Fail 13 Nov 2024 108,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear steel brake pipes going from flexi to cylinder are starting to corrode

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,647 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes from flexi to cylinder are starting to corrode

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

steel brake pipe fron front to rear next to fuel tank is starting to corrode

Fail 8 Nov 2023 105,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Both rear steel brake pipes from flexi to cylinder are starting to corrode

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

steel brake pipe fron front to rear next to fuel tank is starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2022

both rear steel brake pipes going from flexi rubber hose to cylinder are starting to corrode

o/s mirror glass is damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2022

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear steel brake pipes going from flexi rubber hose to cylinder are starting to corrode

o/s mirror glass is damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,654 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes going to the flexi pipe are starting to corrode

n/s/r steel brake pipe going from flexi to cylinder is starting to corrode

o/s door mirror is held together with tape but works

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limits

Fail 4 Nov 2021 95,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Both rear steel brake pipes going to the flexi pipe are starting to corrode

n/s/r steel brake pipe going from flexi to cylinder is starting to corrode

o/s door mirror is held together with tape but works

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limits

Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,758 miles

Have not checked n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fixed in position

Fail 6 Nov 2020 88,758 miles

Have not checked n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fixed in position

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,333 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear pegs corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear pegs corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 85,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear pegs corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,039 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 80,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,874 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,857 miles

all4 tyres perished fronts cracked on inside edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,166 miles

tyres cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,562 miles

rear shock covers detached

Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,020 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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MK03 ACV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MK03 ACV, 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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MK03 ACV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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