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PL03 VYE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,712 mi
Last recorded134,712 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VYE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,712 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 134,712 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,134 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 127,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 118,031 miles

both front discs lipped

both front indicators starting to show white light

both front pads getting low

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

front to rear brake pipe deteriorating

handbrake high

n/s wiper bent recommend replacement as soon as possible

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/f brake pipe deteriorating

o/s/r tyre reaching marker bars

power steering belt splitting

slight blow from back box joint

Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,645 miles

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

air con radiator deteriorating

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brake discs lipped

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear coil springs corroding

slight leak from power steering punp

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,645 miles

air con radiator deteriorating

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brake discs lipped

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear coil springs corroding

slight leak from power steering punp

Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,136 miles

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

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

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

both rear doors wont open from inside

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 17 Mar 2012 93,136 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both rear doors wont open from inside

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 13 Jan 2011 78,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

rear shock absorber dust shields loose

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,375 miles

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

rear shock absorber dust shields loose

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,055 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,244 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 61,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,371 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,371 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,453 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 44,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VYE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VYE, 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 PL03 VYE registered?

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

Is PL03 VYE safe to buy?

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