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VF03 GCY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,343 mi
Last recorded137,343 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 GCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 137,343 miles

Exhaust back box slightly loose at clamp

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 137,343 miles

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

Exhaust back box slightly loose at clamp

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 131,341 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Jul 2019 131,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

coolant header tank split and leaking

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 121,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,464 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 115,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 105,849 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

rear service brake efficiency poor

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,337 miles

both front indicators pale

both front wiper blades smearing the screen slightly

fuel filler pipe corroded

lower rear engine mounting rubber bush split

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit (195/60/15)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 91,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front indicators pale

both front wiper blades smearing the screen slightly

fuel filler pipe corroded

lower rear engine mounting rubber bush split

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit (195/60/15)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,575 miles

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

n/s front tyre tread getting low in centre

n/s rear tyre tread getting low, slightly out of shape, and has a nail in its tread.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

slight leak from offside driveshaft seal

slight leak from steering rack pinion seal

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,887 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,443 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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VF03 GCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF03 GCY, 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 VF03 GCY registered?

VF03 GCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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