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VF03 LGG

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 LGG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,985 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 73,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 64,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,365 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,371 miles

nearside rear tyre deterioating (cracking).

offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

wiper blade(s) effectiveness.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 48,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,704 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 44,628 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,868 miles

front brake pads 85% worn

front tyres starting to get low 3mm

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,103 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 LGG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF03 LGG registered?

VF03 LGG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is VF03 LGG safe to buy?

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