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EN03 VWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,044 mi
Last recorded137,044 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 137,044 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 133,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s-n/s splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2021 133,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s-n/s splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

reverse lamp inop

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2019 129,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

reverse light not working-repaired at vts

Fail 22 Jun 2019 129,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine oil leak

reverse light not working-repaired at vts

Pass 23 Jun 2018 125,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general engine oil leaks

n/s mirror casing cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2018 125,611 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general engine oil leaks

n/s mirror casing cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,644 miles

general engine oil leaks

minor windscreen damage

n/s/f mirror housing cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s -n/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s-n/s rear shock absorber covers adrift

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,834 miles

general engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

surface corrosion -brake pipes on o/s-n/s rear back plates

Fail 9 Jul 2016 117,834 miles

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

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

general engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

surface corrosion -brake pipes on o/s-n/s rear back plates

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,764 miles

both rear shock protectors loose

Fail 11 Jul 2015 113,764 miles

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

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

both rear shock protectors loose

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 107,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,637 miles

childs seat fitted to offside rear, adult seat belt not fully inspected

rear tow bar fitted (no tow ball or electrics)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,287 miles

childs seat fitted to offside rear, adult seat belt not fully inspected

Fail 16 Jul 2012 94,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

childs seat fitted to offside rear, adult seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,169 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,737 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Offside rear tyre cracked in the tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,487 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,306 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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EN03 VWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EN03 VWV, 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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EN03 VWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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