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MW03 VKU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,091 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,462 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 25 Aug 2015 109,462 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlight lens cloudy

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,869 miles

slight oil leak gearbox o/s/f

Fail 20 Aug 2012 91,858 miles

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

slight oil leak gearbox o/s/f

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 73,807 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,899 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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MW03 VKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW03 VKU, 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 MW03 VKU registered?

MW03 VKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is MW03 VKU safe to buy?

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