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MV03 TVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,900 mi
Last recorded151,900 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 TVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 151,900 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 151,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 143,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2018 138,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 138,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high beam diffused (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 136,284 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 136,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 133,440 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 133,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,330 miles

Advanced wear to front brake discs.

Front brake pads appear low.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,330 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Advanced wear to front brake discs.

Front brake pads appear low.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 129,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

pads low ,no charge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 129,151 miles

pads low ,no charge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 119,980 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 110,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

charge warning lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 110,208 miles

charge warning lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,136 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 89,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

wear to outer edges of front tyres advise tracking check

Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,663 miles

wear to outer edges of front tyres advise tracking check

Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,302 miles

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

nearside rear tyre signs of wear,nearside front tyre cut but not to cord

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,690 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 38,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear 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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MV03 TVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MV03 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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