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DE03 VUB

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,223 mi
Last recorded90,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VUB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 86,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 86,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 77,103 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,661 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 72,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,685 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,685 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2016 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perrishing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perrishing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,425 miles

Most brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,416 miles

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

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

Most brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,718 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,475 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,153 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,346 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 VUB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 VUB registered?

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

Is DE03 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 VUB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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