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PF03 VFJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,705 mi
Last recorded188,705 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 188,705 miles

Headlights cloudy

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 179,354 miles

Headlights cloudy

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 179,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlights cloudy

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2018 163,044 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 163,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,064 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 143,831 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 134,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 122,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 109,866 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,849 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,495 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 106,386 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,674 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 52,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,923 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 30,923 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)

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 VFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF03 VFJ registered?

PF03 VFJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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