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MM03 XRV

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,176 mi
Last recorded116,176 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 XRV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,176 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 116,174 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in both sides wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,064 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 109,064 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 100,319 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,864 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 93,864 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,950 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread on 3.5mm

Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread on 3.5mm

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,743 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,743 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 59,071 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 52,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,016 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 360,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,007 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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MM03 XRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MM03 XRV, 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 MM03 XRV registered?

MM03 XRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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