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DE03 VWN

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VWN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 128,117 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 128,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,721 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp images poor

Fail 21 Sep 2023 120,592 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp images poor

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,501 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 116,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,022 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,282 miles

Rear axle corroded

engine cover/under covers fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 110,126 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 21 May 2018 97,232 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

handbrake travel

Pass 26 May 2017 91,413 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 May 2017 91,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 May 2016 85,546 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Plastic trim damaged for window frame (N/S/R).

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyres both front have inner edge worn excessively.

Fail 21 May 2016 85,456 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Plastic trim damaged for window frame (N/S/R).

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyres both front have inner edge worn excessively.

Pass 30 May 2015 79,332 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

excess travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,616 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,537 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 61,537 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 53,284 miles

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

front wiperblades worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 31,110 miles

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

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 23 May 2007 24,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,504 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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DE03 VWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE03 VWN, 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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DE03 VWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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