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VX03 OLV

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,225 mi
Last recorded108,225 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 108,225 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,698 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,515 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,068 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,652 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorated giving a poor beam image.

nearside wiper poor at clearing screen.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 66,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on indicating a fault.

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

both headlamps deteriorated giving a poor beam image.

nearside wiper poor at clearing screen.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,682 miles

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

headlamps foggy

Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

headlamps foggy

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

Fail 11 Nov 2010 50,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noisey rear ex box

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,264 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 7,759 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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VX03 OLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX03 OLV, 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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VX03 OLV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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