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DE03 VSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,110 mi
Last recorded124,110 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VSV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 124,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section behind wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 124,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section behind wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 121,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section behind wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 121,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section behind wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 118,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section under wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section under wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 114,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,587 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 108,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,168 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 90,165 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 90,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,254 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 62,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,191 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 VSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

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

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