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SO03 VZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,787 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 56,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear No plate deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,056 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 21,157 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,549 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 VZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO03 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

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

Is SO03 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 VZV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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