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MV03 XXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,368 mi
Last recorded124,368 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 124,368 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear next to exhaust heat sheild (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 113,968 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 113,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,920 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,782 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished and starting too split recomend replacement soon

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 24 Mar 2010 45,184 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,900 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,831 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 XXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XXB, 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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What year was MV03 XXB registered?

MV03 XXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is MV03 XXB safe to buy?

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