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VK03 VGM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,881 mi
Last recorded102,881 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 VGM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 102,881 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 102,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 87,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 74,779 miles

Gear oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,594 miles

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

Differential output seals leaking

Exhaust is corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 73,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Air intake pipe is missing and un filtered air entering engine

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

Differential output seals leaking

Exhaust is corroded

Heat shields insecure

Wiper blades worn and hitting screen

Wiper blades worn and hitting screen

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 69,559 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 67,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 64,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,000 miles

all tyres 9 years old

Pass 26 May 2016 59,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 55,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 50,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 47,147 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 38,609 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight Corrosion To Power Steering Pipes

Pass 20 May 2008 35,750 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 May 2007 31,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,163 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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VK03 VGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK03 VGM, 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 VK03 VGM registered?

VK03 VGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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