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DA03 VXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VXB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 87,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 87,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,340 miles

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 64,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,353 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 62,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,444 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 25 Jul 2018 56,898 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,245 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,391 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,497 miles

Centre caps fitted

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,611 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,336 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,410 miles

slight leak from sump

slight play in handbrake

Fail 16 Dec 2009 22,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight leak from sump

slight play in handbrake

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,898 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 8,381 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 VXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 DA03 VXB, 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 VXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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