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AU03 VGN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,271 mi
Last recorded57,271 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VGN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,098 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 47,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,816 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 43,816 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 25 Apr 2016 42,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracked

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall badly cracked

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,626 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 38,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,505 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,510 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,035 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,781 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 VGN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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