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VN03 XRC

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,692 mi
Last recorded106,692 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 XRC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component p/a/s pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front p/a/s drive belt is worn /cracked

coolant leak from water pump area

middle to rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component p/a/s pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front p/a/s drive belt is worn /cracked

coolant leak from water pump area

middle to rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 17 Jan 2020 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 103,673 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,947 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough slight knock from rack (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre valve slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre valve slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough slight knock from rack (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre valve slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre valve slightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,010 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 92,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,716 miles

coolant bottle leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2012 53,188 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2011 47,626 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 41,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,265 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,950 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 27,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,338 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 XRC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRC, 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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VN03 XRC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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