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FP03 VWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,139 mi
Last recorded165,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 VWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 165,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 158,435 miles

Rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 151,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 151,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 144,557 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 129,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 129,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 117,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres 2 to 3mm

slight noise on o/e/r wheel bearing

surface corossion to both main brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2014 117,251 miles

both rear tyres 2 to 3mm

slight noise on o/e/r wheel bearing

surface corossion to both main brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2013 108,994 miles

both front tyres 2mm

o/s front seat belt chaffed borderline

oil leak on engine

surface corossion o/s/r section of main brake pipe

Pass 10 May 2012 98,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 88,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 78,778 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 66,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,573 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 38,144 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 38,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2006 25,861 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 25,861 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 VWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FP03 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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FP03 VWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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