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DE03 VRL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 82,435 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 82,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Front tyre has a screw in

front wipers split

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,833 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

emissions only just passed, engine mil light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,760 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,058 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,552 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 35,548 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre crackin

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,023 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,782 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,734 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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DE03 VRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DE03 VRL, 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 DE03 VRL registered?

DE03 VRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DE03 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 VRL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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