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LC03 VYG

2003 Ford Fusion

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,202 mi
Last recorded105,202 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 VYG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 105,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 97,393 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 97,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,179 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 94,179 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,421 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,044 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

hub caps fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 85,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,268 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,610 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 49,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,733 miles

EML LAMP ON

o/s/r tyre started to perrish and crack in tread 195/60/15

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,682 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre close too the limit

offside handbrake cable loose

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,408 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 21,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,472 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,276 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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LC03 VYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Beige with a 1,596cc 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 LC03 VYG, 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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What year was LC03 VYG registered?

LC03 VYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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