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LB03 VJK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,824 mi
Last recorded61,824 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 VJK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 61,824 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Lenses Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 61,824 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Lenses Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,005 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 60,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

injector chuffin

Fail 24 Jun 2015 55,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cambelt due every 10 years

front brake disc lipped

front wiper blades showing indicators

injectors chuffin

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade smeary

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cambelt due every 10 years

front brake disc lipped

front wiper blades showing indicators

injectors chuffin

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade smeary

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,530 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,940 miles

front brake discs lipped.

front wipers smeary.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,164 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,072 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,990 miles

front wiper wear indicators yelow and slightly smearing screen.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,989 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,138 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 27,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LB03 VJK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel 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 LB03 VJK, 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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LB03 VJK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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