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AD03 VYV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,099 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 114,848 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 114,848 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 9 Jul 2019 114,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,077 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 111,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 105,857 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 99,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,385 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,058 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,353 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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AD03 VYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 VYV, 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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AD03 VYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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