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MV03 PKF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,045 mi
Last recorded92,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 PKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 86,742 miles

Air leak from engine

Fail 24 May 2017 86,742 miles

Air leak from engine

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,793 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Coweling Insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust Coweling Insecure

Pass 21 May 2015 62,180 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall/low tread

rear exhaust blow

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 62,180 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall/low tread

rear exhaust blow

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 42,148 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,512 miles

High level stop lamp inoprative.

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

Pass 6 May 2011 14,115 miles

front wiper blades split (replaced)

horn not working (replaced)

o/s/f cv gaiter clip loose (retighten)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,361 miles

CV gaiter - O/S/F mist of grease secure clip

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 6,558 miles

CV gaiter clip loose on cv joint housing - tighten clip O/S/F outter

Pass 22 May 2008 3,300 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 3,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,216 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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MV03 PKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV03 PKF, 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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MV03 PKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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