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SO03 VZG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 VZG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,633 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 79,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2024
Pass 5 May 2023 78,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,807 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 77,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 77,457 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2021 77,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 76,596 miles

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 9 May 2019 76,146 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 May 2019 76,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 May 2018 75,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 4 May 2017 74,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2015 73,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,578 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,598 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,530 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,136 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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SO03 VZG 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 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 SO03 VZG, 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 SO03 VZG registered?

SO03 VZG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is SO03 VZG safe to buy?

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