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SD03 VYV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 VYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Slight noise when wheel spun

Underside of vehicle badly corroded but not holed

Fail 16 Apr 2018 105,713 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,828 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake only just metrequirements

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,301 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,223 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 72,672 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 64,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2010 64,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,325 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 53,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 29,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front num plate slightly deteriorated

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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SD03 VYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD03 VYV, 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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SD03 VYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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