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VE03 AVR

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 AVR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2009 93,791 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,533 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 83,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 83,464 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)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2007 72,700 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads appear low

Pass 25 May 2007 72,700 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 26 May 2006 59,953 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 59,953 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 59,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

hand brake needs ajustment cable slack

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

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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VE03 AVR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 VE03 AVR, 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 VE03 AVR registered?

VE03 AVR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is VE03 AVR safe to buy?

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