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DA03 VDN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,950 mi
Last recorded110,950 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VDN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2020 110,950 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 101,193 miles

headlamp lens starting to fade both

high level brake light not working

power steering pipes corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,973 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank fill pipe ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake hoses Ferrell corroded and hose worn

Fail 21 May 2018 91,973 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank fill pipe ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake hoses Ferrell corroded and hose worn

Pass 17 May 2017 79,791 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 68,528 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 68,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 57,608 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 44,877 miles

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

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,797 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 36,797 miles

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

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

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

rear nearside tyre sidewall is cut but not to the cords

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,521 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,295 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,912 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,998 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 VDN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DA03 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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