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VK03 UPE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,522 mi
Last recorded132,522 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UPE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 132,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,256 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 126,253 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,949 miles

Nearside mirror smashed

Pass 9 Apr 2016 114,733 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 114,733 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,372 miles

oil leak (oil filter)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 109,372 miles

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

oil leak (oil filter)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 102,111 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 102,111 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,910 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,747 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,826 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,856 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)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,984 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 UPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UPE, 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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VK03 UPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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