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MC03 VCW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 VCW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 127,624 miles

Child seat insecure

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2014 127,624 miles

Child seat insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2013 117,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,120 miles

Coolant warning light on

High level stop light not working

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant warning light on

High level stop light not working

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 73,071 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,136 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)

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,381 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,498 miles

both front tyres 1.6 mm

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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MC03 VCW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC03 VCW, 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 MC03 VCW registered?

MC03 VCW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is MC03 VCW safe to buy?

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