MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper top mount nut corroded.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre perishing.
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre has a cut to inner sidewall not deep enough to see cords
wiper blade rubbers split
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wiper blade rubbers split
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre has a cut to inner sidewall not deep enough to see cords
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf tyre has a cut but not deep enough to show cords
passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf tyre has a cut but not deep enough to show cords
passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
G/Box oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both rear bumpstops inscure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both rear bumpstops inscure
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU03 VBM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 AU03 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.
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