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VK03 ZBD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,266 mi
Last recorded163,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 ZBD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 163,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 158,345 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2022 154,115 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 154,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 146,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

bonnet secondary catch difficult to open

front nearside suspension light knock but nothing found

rattle fron nearside rear but nothing found

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 5 Oct 2021 146,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

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

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

bonnet secondary catch difficult to open

front nearside suspension light knock but nothing found

rattle fron nearside rear but nothing found

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2020 127,854 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heatshield loose

emission light on

Fail 3 Sep 2019 113,612 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heatshield loose

emission light on

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,795 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops worn

Rear heatshield loose

engine oil low

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

slight leak steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2017 86,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

slight leak steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2015 68,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,482 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,283 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,185 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,185 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,396 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,723 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 32,723 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,645 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 ZBD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VK03 ZBD, 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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VK03 ZBD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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