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AU03 VFB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,193 mi
Last recorded178,193 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VFB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 178,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 178,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 156,714 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 156,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings - corroded / fractured (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat-shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak at oil filter element ()

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,681 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat - belt inspection limited

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear shock absorber deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 136,674 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle chafing on tyre (2.3.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat - belt inspection limited

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear shock absorber deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2014 118,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 118,281 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 100,242 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 100,242 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,649 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,547 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 71,403 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,846 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,711 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 46,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 39,399 miles

near side front tyre 2mmm

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side front tyre 2mm

off side rear tyre 2mm

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 VFB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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