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PL03 VOD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,981 mi
Last recorded93,981 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VOD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 93,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking metal pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails

front to rear brake + fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r coil spring corroding + o/s/f coil

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,906 miles

front brake pads look thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre heavily perished nearly through to cords

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,863 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads look thin

front to rear brake + fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre heavily perished nearly through to cords

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,935 miles

slight play in offside front link pin

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Nov 2019 84,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight play in offside front link pin

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,575 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,921 miles

all brake pipes corroded

gear box oil leak

play in nearside front lower ball joint on limit

Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

gear box oil leak

play in nearside front lower ball joint on limit

Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,352 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,729 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,247 miles

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2015 57,211 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 57,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 56,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,244 miles

At auxilliary belt area; rotational noise evedent.

Both front windscreen wipers "smear".

Both the front subframe and rear trailing arm assembly have noticable corrosion.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

At auxilliary belt area; rotational noise evedent.

Both front windscreen wipers "smear".

Both the front subframe and rear trailing arm assembly have noticable corrosion.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

exhaust system is very badly corroded

nearside front tyre sidewalls inner and outer are scrubbed

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,481 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

exhaust system is very badly corroded

nearside front tyre sidewalls inner and outer are scrubbed

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 49,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,662 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 44,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,960 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,471 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,759 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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PL03 VOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PL03 VOD, 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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PL03 VOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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