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DA03 VXN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,014 mi
Last recorded147,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 147,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 137,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 137,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 113,124 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,024 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 101,023 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,008 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 71,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,460 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,346 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,189 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 33,188 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished ,and cracked .

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,636 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,938 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 VXN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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