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ST03 VLG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,069 mi
Last recorded94,069 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VLG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,069 miles

N/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r tyres on 3mm

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r tyres on 3mm

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,808 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,200 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 79,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm distorted and (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,153 miles

heavy rust on nearside front and both rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,069 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,324 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,695 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (raised tread not testable)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 6,586 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 5,788 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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ST03 VLG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ST03 VLG, 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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ST03 VLG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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