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LV03 VHH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,291 mi
Last recorded77,291 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 VHH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,291 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front sub frame wet of oil leaks

Nearside Rear Outer sills dented

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,272 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle over heating (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working also lens damage (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front sub frame wet of oil leaks

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

Nearside Rear Outer sills dented

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,092 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside headlight lense deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,092 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlight lense deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,451 miles

wiper blades starting to split and smear

Fail 15 Nov 2013 64,451 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

wiper blades starting to split and smear

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,187 miles

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Oil leak

coolant radiator fan inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,811 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 43,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 43,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,102 miles

split in n/s/r tyre tread,catalytic converter in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2007 28,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,510 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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LV03 VHH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LV03 VHH, 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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LV03 VHH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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