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PF03 VFC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,964 mi
Last recorded47,964 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 VFC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 47,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front grease around outer cv gaiter but no holes

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

secondary bonnet catch difficult to operate

Fail 29 May 2019 47,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside headlamp beam weak

Offside Front grease around outer cv gaiter but no holes

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

secondary bonnet catch difficult to operate

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,495 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 46,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,342 miles

fuel lines along chassis corroided

n/s/r brake pipe next to flexi hose corroided

o/s/f brake pipe next to flexi hose corroided

rear no plate marked

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel lines along chassis corroided

n/s/f headlamp only just showing pattern

n/s/r brake pipe next to flexi hose corroided

o/s/f brake pipe next to flexi hose corroided

rear no plate marked

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,446 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps only just showing pattern on limits

Fail 5 Jun 2014 39,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps only just showing pattern on limits

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,475 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

Wiper blades slightly streaky.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,698 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 28,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,285 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 26,063 miles

n/s/f tyre wall scrubbed on limits

n/s/r tyre wall scrubbed

wiper blades are getting worn

Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,898 miles

n/s/f tyre wall scrubbed

wiper blades are getting worn

Fail 3 Jun 2006 21,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

n/s/f tyre wall scrubbed

Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,692 miles

n/s/f tyre wall scrubbed

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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PF03 VFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF03 VFC, 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 PF03 VFC registered?

PF03 VFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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