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MV03 UEF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,787 mi
Last recorded122,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 122,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank filler corroded and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 117,621 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 117,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 114,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 114,721 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,750 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 106,602 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 106,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,991 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 98,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 91,082 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 91,078 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,298 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 75,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 May 2013 69,224 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 May 2013 69,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,883 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,147 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,158 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 41,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,497 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 29,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,481 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 UEF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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