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MV03 VCG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,235 mi
Last recorded121,235 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 VCG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 121,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 118,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,680 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 12,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 110,224 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,859 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 108,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,642 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 106,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 104,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,753 miles

headlight lens deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust join slight blow

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,228 miles

both headlight lenses slightly deteriated

centre exhaust deteriated

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

offside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,227 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both headlight lenses slightly deteriated

centre exhaust deteriated

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

offside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 97,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,609 miles

Front washer switch temperamental

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 11 Sep 2013 93,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,186 miles

nearside front tyre is cracking/perished.

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

nearside rear brake effort slightly low

rear brake application uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,912 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,677 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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MV03 VCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 MV03 VCG, 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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MV03 VCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for MV03 VCG 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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