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AF03 VUE

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,551 mi
Last recorded35,551 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VUE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 35,551 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 35,505 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,499 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 18,246 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside wiper blade split on edges

Offside wiper blade split on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2018 18,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside wiper blade split on edges

Offside wiper blade split on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 8,561 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 30 Mar 2015 7,908 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 7,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 7,830 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 7,679 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 7,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 7,437 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 6,402 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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AF03 VUE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF03 VUE, 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 AF03 VUE registered?

AF03 VUE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is AF03 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VUE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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