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SO03 VXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 VXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated filler hose deteriorated and metal pipe corrode (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp beam pattern deteriorating

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play noisy under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated filler hose deteriorated and metal pipe corrode (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp beam pattern deteriorating

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,087 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated from filler to tank x2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamps lenses slight opaq

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,722 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel pipe filler pipes to tank x2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,240 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,562 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,550 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating x2 discs (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 70,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,333 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,115 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,936 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover detached

Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r shock absorber cover detached

Pass 10 May 2012 51,703 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 51,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 45,777 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,340 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,786 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 28,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,962 miles

advise front wiper blades

Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,144 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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SO03 VXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO03 VXE, 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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SO03 VXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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