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DG03 VZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VZY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 98,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 81,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 66,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 66,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 65,184 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,039 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,504 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,626 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 55,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,066 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 20,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,523 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,766 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)

both rear tyres manufactured in 2002

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,243 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,528 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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DG03 VZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 DG03 VZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 VZY registered?

DG03 VZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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