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PL03 VPC

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,902 mi
Last recorded189,902 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VPC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 189,902 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 181,306 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 181,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 176,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear o/s brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak around belt area ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion + have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion + have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished + 3mm tread

Fail 20 Feb 2018 176,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear o/s brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak around belt area ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion + have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion + have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished + 3mm tread

Pass 22 Feb 2017 167,258 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

gearbox oil leak

rear wiper arm stuck in upright position

Fail 21 Feb 2017 167,205 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

gearbox oil leak

rear wiper arm stuck in upright position

Pass 1 Mar 2016 155,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight advanced to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp leans tarnished,beam images vague & output slightly reduced.rear wiper inop

idle speed emissions erratic,electric h/lamp height adjuster function inop.

inner rear wheel arches covered.nsr wheel trim missing,pedal rubbers worn.

ns & os front to rear steel brake pipes cleaned/greased during service/repair

slight advanced surface corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & panelling.

transmission oil leak from ns driveshaft/seal area,

Fail 1 Mar 2016 155,143 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight advanced to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp leans tarnished,beam images vague & output slightly reduced.rear wiper inop

idle speed emissions erratic,electric h/lamp height adjuster function inop.

inner rear wheel arches covered.nsr wheel trim missing,pedal rubbers worn.

slight advanced surface corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & panelling.

transmission oil leak from ns driveshaft/seal area,

Pass 16 Feb 2015 144,492 miles

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

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

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

horn tone slightly weak,oil weep from nsf driveshaft oil seal,rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode,front & rear brake hoses part shrouded,

inner rear wheel arches covered,reverse light inop,rear wiper inop,electric h/lamp height control function inop,h/lamp lens tarnished,beam images vague & output slightly reduced.

rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops perished/split/loose

Pass 27 Feb 2014 131,017 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)

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

front & rear brake hoses part shrouded,osr tyre outer sidewall scrubbed/perished,rear shock absorber gaiters perished,split,incomplete & insecure,

inner rear wheel arches covered,rea wiper inop & bot parked at lower screen,water in nsr lamp unit,h/lamp lens tarnished & beam images slightly vague,exhaust system & steel mounts starting to corrode,rear exhaust heat shiled loose & rattling,

Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,057 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2013 117,938 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak expasion bottle

Fail 14 Feb 2012 104,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear washer & wiper not working

windscreen has light surface scratching to offside upper swept area but does not yet obscure vision

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear washer & wiper not working

windscreen has light surface scratching to offside upper swept area but does not yet obscure vision

Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,735 miles

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

front windscreen slight damage and scratching

nearside door trim missing

offside front upper strut top mounting washer corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 98,713 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

front windscreen slight damage and scratching

nearside door trim missing

offside front upper strut top mounting washer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,908 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 80,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brakelight innop

rear wiper innop

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,715 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 51,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,095 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,886 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 VPC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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