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FH03 VPX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,028 mi
Last recorded72,028 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VPX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,028 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,841 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 70,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,472 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,215 miles

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

deteriation and slight blowing rear exhaust box

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing and or driveshaft when wheel rotated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,684 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,672 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 58,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,807 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,673 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 32,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2008 32,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,257 miles

Both rear tyres pereshing slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,376 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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FH03 VPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FH03 VPX, 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 FH03 VPX registered?

FH03 VPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is FH03 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 VPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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