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MW03 VEM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,479 mi
Last recorded72,479 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 72,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 71,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,715 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 62,715 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 62,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PUMP NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,988 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 60,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,566 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,238 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,458 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,788 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 21,788 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MW03 VEM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MW03 VEM, 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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MW03 VEM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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