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SP03 VCF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 VCF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 111,005 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 110,941 miles

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

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,891 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 108,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,025 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,025 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,349 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 100,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,282 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 8 Apr 2013 88,282 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,812 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,641 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,704 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,704 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,111 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,096 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 37,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,976 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 26,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SP03 VCF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SP03 VCF, 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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SP03 VCF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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