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VK03 FTP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,440 mi
Last recorded117,440 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 FTP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,440 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 117,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,943 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,829 miles

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

VEHICLE SMOKES AT IDLE

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,716 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,642 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,723 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 23,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,315 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,556 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)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,859 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,378 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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VK03 FTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VK03 FTP, 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 VK03 FTP registered?

VK03 FTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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