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DA03 VDM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,215 mi
Last recorded95,215 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VDM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,215 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,588 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,643 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank fill and vent pipes corroded no leaks at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2016 80,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank fill and vent pipes corroded no leaks at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,520 miles

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 75,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,151 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,151 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,284 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 34,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2006 30,602 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 VDM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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