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VE03 VPT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,315 mi
Last recorded49,315 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VPT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,315 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 May 2025 42,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 36,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished - made in 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished - made in 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 35,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished - made in 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished - made in 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,820 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 31,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 31,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 30,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,384 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 23 May 2016 25,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,928 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 22,476 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 22,476 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 21,068 miles

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

offside wiper worn

Pass 9 May 2012 21,068 miles

offside wiper worn

Pass 26 May 2011 19,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 17,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,317 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 12,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,195 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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VE03 VPT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE03 VPT, 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 VE03 VPT registered?

VE03 VPT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is VE03 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 VPT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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