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VA03 CWM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 CWM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,570 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 113,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 110,170 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 110,156 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,085 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,085 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2012 102,353 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,365 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 99,365 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,105 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 90,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,469 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 80,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jun 2008 51,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,828 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 17 May 2007 38,080 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,699 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)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 30,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VA03 CWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VA03 CWM, 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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VA03 CWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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