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DV03 VUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VUJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 112,300 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 112,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 108,847 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,001 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 97,361 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,223 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,130 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump damp (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 86,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump damp (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,263 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump area slightly damp

Fail 8 Nov 2016 82,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump area slightly damp

Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,299 miles

OSF drive shaft bearing noisy

wet test

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,059 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,623 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,852 miles

Both Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,669 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Approaching The Tread Depth Limit

Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Nail In It & Is Punctured

Very Slight Oil Leak From Power Steering

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,716 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,345 miles

engine management light on

oil leak at power steering pump

Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,640 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 34,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak at power steering pump

rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,430 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 22,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DV03 VUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV03 VUJ, 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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DV03 VUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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