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VU03 KMG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,225 mi
Last recorded114,225 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 KMG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 103,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,055 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 96,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main front-rear pipes, Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Rear both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Rear both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,267 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,267 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,582 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 82,582 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,650 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,078 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,565 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

possible gas leak on engine

slight smearing on front windscreen

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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VU03 KMG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU03 KMG, 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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VU03 KMG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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