CarVerify

Free Car Check

PA03 JFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,596 mi
Last recorded72,596 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 JFV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre has various small cuts

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre has various small cuts

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,364 miles

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

Offside Front tyre various small cuts

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre various small cuts

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,347 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

WEEP OF COOLANT FROM RADIATOR

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,404 miles

KNOCK FROM NSF WHILST DRIVING THROUGH RBT - ADVISE INVESTIGATION (SUSPECT TOP MOUNT ISSUE)

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

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

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

OSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,915 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,906 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,905 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking at sidewall.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,653 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 42,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,892 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,865 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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PA03 JFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PA03 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PA03 JFV?

You can check the full history of PA03 JFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PA03 JFV registered?

PA03 JFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is PA03 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 JFV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PA03 JFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PA03 JFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.