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MW03 VZP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,530 mi
Last recorded83,530 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,530 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 83,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,558 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wipers worn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/n/s/r bump stops deteriating

o/s/n/s/r tyres cracks in tred and walls

oil leak

rear axle corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wipers worn

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine manigment light on

o/s/n/s/r bump stops deteriating

o/s/n/s/r tyres cracks in tred and walls

oil leak

oil level low

rear axle corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,345 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop dteriating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriating

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

n/s/r tyre slight cracks

Fail 26 Aug 2015 81,260 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop dteriating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriating

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

n/s/r tyre slight cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 51,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,652 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 38,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 33,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,623 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,965 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 VZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 VZP, 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 VZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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