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SC03 VBD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

92,163 mi
Last recorded92,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 VBD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 92,163 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,466 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,336 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 90,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,062 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,795 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,380 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,840 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,268 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,268 miles

Stop lamp not working bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rears both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,936 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake pipes coverd by underseal inspetion difficult

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,802 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 63,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,455 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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SC03 VBD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SC03 VBD, 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 SC03 VBD registered?

SC03 VBD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SC03 VBD shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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