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MW03 VSK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,216 mi
Last recorded76,216 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VSK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 76,216 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,319 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 68,319 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,197 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,497 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,936 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near sdide shocker bump stop split

off side rear shocker bump stop split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,828 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,302 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,695 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 29,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,388 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,221 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 VSK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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