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FP03 VSG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,098 mi
Last recorded106,098 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 VSG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 106,098 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 106,091 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,015 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,925 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,551 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear shock plastic covers loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,551 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear shock plastic covers loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and back exhaust sections corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,086 miles

PAS pipe insecure

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS pipe insecure

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,522 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 10,706 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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FP03 VSG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP03 VSG, 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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FP03 VSG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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