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SH03 VPD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,250 mi
Last recorded80,250 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 VPD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,250 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nearing wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nearing wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,456 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 64,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,537 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 57,663 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 5 Jun 2018 54,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2017 51,674 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 49,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 48,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 39,676 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 36,466 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 25 May 2010 33,546 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 29,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 24,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,062 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,017 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 VPD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SH03 VPD, 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 SH03 VPD registered?

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

Is SH03 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 VPD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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