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DA03 VFR

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,724 mi
Last recorded217,724 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VFR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 217,724 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 217,659 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 210,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 203,372 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 195,323 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 186,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 179,135 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 178,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 170,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2018 160,755 miles

Offside Front grill loose

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 150,968 miles

Central rear brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 150,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central rear brake light not working

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 139,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre rear brake light not working

n/s/r tyre outer tread getting low

Fail 13 Sep 2016 139,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre rear brake light not working

n/s/r tyre outer tread getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 127,628 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r tail gate

Fail 8 Sep 2015 127,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

damage to n/s/r tail gate

Fail 18 Sep 2014 115,660 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

coolant leak

cover missing on n/s door mirror

outer covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

some damage to n/s/r

some noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 115,660 miles

coolant leak

cover missing on n/s door mirror

outer covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

some damage to n/s/r

some noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover missing on n/s mirror

outer covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

rear door and bumper damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,536 miles

cover missing on n/s mirror

outer covers loose on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,035 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,155 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,464 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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DA03 VFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA03 VFR, 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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DA03 VFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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