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AU03 VBG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,879 mi
Last recorded107,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VBG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,879 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake pipes are corroded and exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,160 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,351 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak gearbox driveshaft seal ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated by corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,846 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,123 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

middle exhaust pipe and rear box are corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,123 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

middle exhaust pipe and rear box are corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,691 miles

Both front tyre valves slightly perished.

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,545 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 77,545 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 70,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,306 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Sep 2008 62,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,377 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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AU03 VBG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU03 VBG, 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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AU03 VBG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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