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VA03 MXT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,858 mi
Last recorded90,858 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 MXT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,858 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,229 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 88,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-60-15 / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,668 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,736 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,006 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 82,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,230 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,518 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,057 miles

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

offside/nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Feb 2009 78,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,236 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 37,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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VA03 MXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA03 MXT, 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 VA03 MXT registered?

VA03 MXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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