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DE03 VRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 99,367 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

injector seals leaking?

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,618 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 96,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,671 miles

Hi - vis brake light inop

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,870 miles

advise aux belt perished

advise rear chassis legs heavily corroded

advise rear tyres perished

advise slight roughness when rotating n/s front road wheel

Fail 15 Jul 2016 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise aux belt perished

advise headlamp lenses deteriarating

advise rear chassis legs heavily corroded

advise rear tyres perished

advise slight roughness when rotating n/s front road wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2015 89,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 89,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,590 miles

advise fuel cleaner due to smoke output

advise n/s front wiper split at ends

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,284 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,362 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 66,852 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 66,852 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,016 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 VRU 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 71.4%.

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 DE03 VRU, 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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DE03 VRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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