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SO03 VWT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,977 mi
Last recorded182,977 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 VWT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 182,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2025 182,959 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Pass 17 May 2024 165,893 miles

Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 15 May 2024 165,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant reservoir below minimum

Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2023 150,627 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Chassis showing signs of corrosion

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

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 5 Jun 2023 150,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 4 Apr 2022 131,701 miles

reverse light not working.

various body panels damaged.

Rear axle bushes worn.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

headlight lenses in poor condition.

heavy surface corrosion in offside and nearside rear chassis legs.

number plates in poor condition.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,553 miles

Front tyres close to limit.

Rear axle bushes in poor condition.

corrosion starting at rear by axle mounts.

metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

number plates in poor condition.

reverse lights not working.

various body panels damaged/dented.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse Lights Not Working

Pass 18 Sep 2019 106,999 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded.

reverse light not working.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 106,999 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded.

reverse light not working.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to bald on outer edge.

Offside Rear corrosion chassis area.

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre close to bald on outer edge.

Nearside door mirror glass broken.

Offside Rear corrosion chassis area.

exhaust heat shield adrift.

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,246 miles

Front brake over haul reqd soon.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 93,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake over haul reqd soon.

Rear shock absorber bump stops damaged.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,982 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 84,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,206 miles

child seats fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,266 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 70,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine warning light on.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,282 miles

odd wear nsr tyre.

osr tyre close to limit.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,929 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,928 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 40,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 32,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 32,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,490 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 17,490 miles

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

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

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

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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SO03 VWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO03 VWT, 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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SO03 VWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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