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EK03 VLG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,365 mi
Last recorded63,365 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VLG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,071 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 61,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,776 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,267 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 53,005 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,005 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 51,005 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 50,662 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,062 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 50,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 48,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,370 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2015 42,370 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2014 37,508 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,049 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 29,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 29,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 27,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,686 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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EK03 VLG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EK03 VLG, 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 EK03 VLG registered?

EK03 VLG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is EK03 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 VLG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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