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DE03 VUL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VUL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,852 miles

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

diesel injector blowing

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2015 83,852 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

diesel injector blowing

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,290 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 77,280 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 77,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Alternator drive belt is perrished.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

coolant level is low.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,275 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,756 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 55,756 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,248 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,977 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,201 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)

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 VUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

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

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