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SH03 VNP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,996 mi
Last recorded88,996 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VNP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 88,996 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding/greased

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

various brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear brake pipes corroded/greased

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 27 Jun 2022 83,620 miles

headlight lenses cloudy

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,803 miles

brake pipes corroded/greased

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,522 miles

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,379 miles

headlight lenses cloudy

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,128 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 76,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,810 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 57,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 49,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,923 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2013 38,923 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 34,936 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 31,078 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,400 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,025 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 14,385 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 14,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,190 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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SH03 VNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SH03 VNP, 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 SH03 VNP registered?

SH03 VNP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is SH03 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 VNP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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