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MW03 VPP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VPP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 74,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f door

Fail 6 Apr 2020 74,629 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s door mirror damaged glass hanging loose sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f door

Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,732 miles

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

center exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,027 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 57,738 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 57,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2014 53,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,486 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,197 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,122 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 34,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,865 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 VPP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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