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VU03 LNY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 LNY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,912 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,600 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 17 Feb 2014
Fail 17 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 110,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,035 miles

advised. both headlamps patterns.

advised. oil leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2012 109,020 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

advised. both headlamps patterns.

advised. oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2011 107,723 miles

all tyres wearing low

rear brake light clusters advised

Pass 17 Feb 2010 107,225 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 104,827 miles

front screen washer switch has fault coming on.

oil under engine may indicate component leak

wiper blades advised. h/brake travel advised

Pass 12 Mar 2007 88,376 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 88,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,017 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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VU03 LNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU03 LNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 LNY registered?

VU03 LNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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