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2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,655 mi
Last recorded114,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 114,655 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lights faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,444 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,509 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear upper shocker covers loose

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,514 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

nearside wiper is split.

offside tail light cracked.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

nearside wiper is split.

offside tail light cracked.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 46,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,558 miles

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

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

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

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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YV03 VVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YV03 VVW, 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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YV03 VVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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