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DY03 VRG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,600 mi
Last recorded71,600 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 71,600 miles

Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,192 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet very difficult to open. (3.1 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 69,118 miles

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

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

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet very difficult to open. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 62,443 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 51,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens cracked slightly light output not affected

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens unit slightly cracked light output not affected

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,011 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit is cracked

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,538 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slight damage

Fail 9 Dec 2015 45,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear lamp slight damage

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,384 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,754 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,480 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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DY03 VRG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY03 VRG, 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 DY03 VRG registered?

DY03 VRG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is DY03 VRG safe to buy?

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