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AV03 VLG

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,863 mi
Last recorded121,863 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VLG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 121,863 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 121,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,068 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 116,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,903 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,233 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 106,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,634 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,495 miles

brake pedal rubber sightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,593 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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AV03 VLG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV03 VLG, 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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What year was AV03 VLG registered?

AV03 VLG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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