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2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,029 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner & outer front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 106,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 106,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 100,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system slightly croded

Fail 18 May 2018 100,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system slightly croded

Pass 22 May 2017 102,872 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting broken exhaust secure

Pass 3 May 2016 92,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 82,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 74,618 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 66,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 59,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 42,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,520 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 33,518 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 25,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 10,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 10,459 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XML is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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