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WD03 VXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,326 mi
Last recorded103,326 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VXB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 103,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear shock shrouds insecure

slight damage to nearside mirror surround

Pass 30 May 2017 90,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 90,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,654 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,041 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

bottom engine maunt play in rubber bush

stering rack damp pinion area

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,041 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bottom engine maunt play in rubber bush

stering rack damp pinion area

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear suspension shock absorber damp

some frosting to both front headlamp lens

various brake pipes furring

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,226 miles

nearside rear suspension shock absorber damp

some frosting to both front headlamp lens

various brake pipes furring

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,591 miles

Exhaust flexi joint rattle

Front brakes getting worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside front tyre low on tread

Offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,194 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,485 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,249 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat base wont sucure in a position

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,925 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,346 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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WD03 VXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WD03 VXB, 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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What year was WD03 VXB registered?

WD03 VXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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