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VK03 URP

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 URP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,981 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underside surface rust

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,638 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 72,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 67,955 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 47,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,343 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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,321 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 39,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,664 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 URP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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