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MT03 XBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 XBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,633 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

patch welded to n/s rear chassis deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,887 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

screenwash bottle cap missing

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,188 miles

n/s rear and o/s rear shock absorber dust covers missing

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering hose insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,459 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,263 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,552 miles

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover missing

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,002 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside shock absorber cover missing

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside shock absorber cover insecure

Oil leak

Reversing light not working

Steering column lock not working

Fail 23 Sep 2011 60,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,057 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 59,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,054 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 26,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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MT03 XBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT03 XBV, 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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MT03 XBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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