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AP03 VVA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,317 mi
Last recorded131,317 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VVA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 131,317 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock rusty

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock rusty

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,906 miles

both front headlights dull

both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,048 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisey (2.6.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,329 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 112,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 112,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering fluid below max

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,998 miles

front head lamp have slight misting

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,606 miles

resr wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,568 miles

1.slight fluid leak on n/s/r shock absorber

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,414 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 63,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 63,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,827 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,483 miles

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)

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

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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AP03 VVA 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 73.7%.

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 AP03 VVA, 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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AP03 VVA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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