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ST03 VNH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,466 mi
Last recorded66,466 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VNH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,466 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 66,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,384 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 61,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,134 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,414 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulder

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on shoulder

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,111 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,765 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

car overheating

Fail 11 Oct 2011 39,450 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

car overheating

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,215 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 31,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,258 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 34,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,916 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,916 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 29,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,151 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,785 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 VNH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST03 VNH, 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 ST03 VNH registered?

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

Is ST03 VNH safe to buy?

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