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MV03 UHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 UHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,526 miles

brake pipes corroding at both front and front to rears

slight tight action nearside rear brake and slight lower effort and imbalance noted during RBT ( recom replacement handbrake cable )

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroding at both front and front to rears

slight tight action nearside rear brake and slight lower effort and imbalance noted during RBT ( recom replacement handbrake cable )

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,271 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS fluid level mid max/min

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

water behind/inside offside rear lamp assembly

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,913 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight frey at offside front seat belt webbing

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight frey at offside front seat belt webbing

smear at nearside wiper blade

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,634 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat at nearside rear

vehicle has very heavy surface rust to all underbodey steering, braking, suuspension etc.

wheel hub caps fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2010 58,523 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,523 miles

child seats fitted at rear

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,556 miles

slight deterioration at drive belt

slight smear at front wiper blades

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator drive delt splitting and oil level very low

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to carry out full seat belt check

Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,550 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted to rear of vehicle unable to access seat belts

oil level very low on dipstick [topped up]

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,550 miles

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)

child seats fitted to rear of vehicle unable to access seat belts

oil level very low on dipstick [topped up]

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,276 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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