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SO03 VXJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,285 mi
Last recorded62,285 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 VXJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,285 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,256 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,256 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf,osr,nsr ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,623 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf,osr,nsr ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,418 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

Fail 5 Sep 2014 45,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,027 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,757 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,949 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 9,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 4,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,588 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 VXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXJ, 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 SO03 VXJ registered?

SO03 VXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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