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MW03 VRD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,616 mi
Last recorded74,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VRD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,616 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,616 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,603 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 73,603 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,257 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 71,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,301 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,301 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,544 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 56,544 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 52,529 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,142 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,142 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,850 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 37,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,089 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 VRD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRD, 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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What year was MW03 VRD registered?

MW03 VRD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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