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AJ03 VTF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,672 mi
Last recorded156,672 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VTF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 156,672 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 149,739 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 140,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 131,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 120,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 109,835 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 105,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 99,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,231 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 87,358 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 87,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,993 miles

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 65,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,715 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,608 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing on sidewall

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,139 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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AJ03 VTF 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 AJ03 VTF, 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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AJ03 VTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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