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DA03 VCN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,030 mi
Last recorded114,030 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VCN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,030 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2020 108,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 108,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,382 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 100,360 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 97,979 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 97,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,988 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,149 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)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 12 Oct 2012
Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,765 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,864 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 67,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,756 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 52,444 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,161 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 37,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,141 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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DA03 VCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA03 VCN, 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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DA03 VCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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