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CP03 VGL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 VGL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,552 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 12 Sep 2023 70,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 66,225 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by the tank ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under sealed

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 54,554 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 54,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 50,866 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 50,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,989 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 35,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,558 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 33,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,193 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,698 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,608 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,134 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,645 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,616 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,743 miles

rear tyres 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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CP03 VGL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CP03 VGL, 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 CP03 VGL registered?

CP03 VGL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CP03 VGL safe to buy?

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