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AD03 VUK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,712 mi
Last recorded151,712 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VUK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 151,712 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 151,712 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 125,919 miles

Both headlamp lenses dull but not affecting headlamp image

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 121,515 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit + perished

Fail 19 Nov 2021 121,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit + perished

Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,775 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished & worn close to wear bars

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2020 120,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished & worn close to wear bars

no high level stop light

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,215 miles

gearbox slight oil leak

nearside brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,891 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to the wear bars

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,022 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

power steering fluid on minimum level

rear brake efforts slightly weak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,153 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn outer edge close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn outer edge close to wear bars

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,794 miles

Under bonnet catch in need of attention

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,229 miles

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

front brake pads wearing down

o/s front windscreen wiper split on end

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,512 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking om outer tread edge

Fail 17 Jun 2010 49,512 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s rear tyre cracking om outer tread edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,005 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,725 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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AD03 VUK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD03 VUK, 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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AD03 VUK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 VUK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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