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VO03 HPU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,120 mi
Last recorded124,120 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 HPU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 124,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 121,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 120,073 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 118,284 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 115,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,885 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,565 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 86,563 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,643 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 79,643 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007 60,303 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)

Pass 30 May 2006 49,184 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 49,184 miles

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

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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VO03 HPU 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 86.4%.

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 VO03 HPU, 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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VO03 HPU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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