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SY03 VLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,029 mi
Last recorded44,029 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 VLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,029 miles

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Fail 4 Oct 2016 44,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Fail 2 May 2015 41,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

rear nearsaide tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2015 41,883 miles

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

rear nearsaide tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,940 miles

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 24 May 2012 36,136 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 35,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,401 miles

centre stop lamp not working

n\s\r tyre cut

Fail 20 May 2010 34,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

n\s\r tyre cut

Pass 13 May 2009 30,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,380 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,944 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 25,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,989 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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SY03 VLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY03 VLU, 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 SY03 VLU registered?

SY03 VLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is SY03 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 VLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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