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AJ03 VZS

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,395 mi
Last recorded52,395 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VZS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 52,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

EML ON

Fail 23 Sep 2025 52,283 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

EML ON

Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

EML ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Rear Tyres have surface cracks

Fail 19 Sep 2023 45,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyres have surface cracks

Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,491 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,305 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,943 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,751 miles

Front tyres have surface cracks

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,399 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 21,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,015 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 VZS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VZS, 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 AJ03 VZS registered?

AJ03 VZS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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