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MV03 XYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,159 mi
Last recorded103,159 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 XYM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,159 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 103,159 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,100 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jan 2017 99,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,965 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,719 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 77,479 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

bonnet grille broken

front bumper loose

parking brake has long travel

rear number plate stained

Fail 25 Jul 2009 77,479 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

bonnet grille broken

front bumper loose

parking brake has long travel

rear number plate stained

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,260 miles

exhaust corroding

long travel on hand brake

pad inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2008 65,260 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

exhaust corroding

long travel on hand brake

pad inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,378 miles

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

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 XYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

MV03 XYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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