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MV03 UDU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,175 mi
Last recorded38,175 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 UDU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,175 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 38,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,294 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 31,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 28,775 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 28,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,526 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 23,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 15,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,742 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 6,976 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 UDU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV03 UDU registered?

MV03 UDU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is MV03 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 UDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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