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VE03 CHF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,740 mi
Last recorded69,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 CHF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine, near the rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 69,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine, near the rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,670 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 58,670 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering track rod arm have slight play in

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

Offside Front Inner steering track rod arm have slight play in

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,150 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,383 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,704 miles

engine management light on dashboard was illuminated when car came in but when going out now not illuminated possible intermitant fault

n/s rear tyre different speed rating to all others eg n/s rear t all others v may be ok as both high ratings suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

n/s rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped but ok at test

Fail 4 Jul 2012 42,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine management light on dashboard was illuminated when car came in but when going out now not illuminated possible intermitant fault

n/s rear tyre different speed rating to all others eg n/s rear t all others v may be ok as both high ratings suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

n/s rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped but ok at test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 35,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,078 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,862 miles

none manafacters fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2008 29,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wing mirror broken.(conplete unit)

none manafacters fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,481 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 20,481 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 18,413 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)

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 CHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CHF, 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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VE03 CHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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