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VN03 HFV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,967 mi
Last recorded65,967 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HFV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,967 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

stat housing seeping

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front headlight lenses poor

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front headlight lenses poor

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,311 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 57,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,026 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,026 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,214 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,875 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 44,875 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2007 35,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some play in n/s steering rod .

Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,914 miles

Some play in n/s steering rod .

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,598 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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VN03 HFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN03 HFV, 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 VN03 HFV registered?

VN03 HFV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 HFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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