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VK03 NUW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,979 mi
Last recorded74,979 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NUW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,979 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 74,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deflector has come off inside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Possible cause NSF inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 68,155 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 66,582 miles

Front panel behind bumper corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2017 66,344 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 66,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,931 miles

All four tyres cracking with age

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,931 miles

All four tyres cracking with age

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 63,672 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 63,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 61,380 miles

o/s/r shock absorber shroud loose

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

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 11 May 2013 59,335 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 59,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 11 May 2012 56,785 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 53,858 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,913 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 51,913 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 46,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front track rod has slight play when moved side to side

offside front track rod has slight play when moved side to side

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,110 miles

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

nearside front track rod has slight play when moved side to side

offside front track rod has slight play when moved side to side

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,668 miles

some play at offside inner trackrod balljoint

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,248 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,176 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 NUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK03 NUW, 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 VK03 NUW registered?

VK03 NUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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