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VX03 ZHF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,251 mi
Last recorded104,251 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 ZHF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 102,816 miles

Front Coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2024 99,881 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 May 2023 97,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 95,895 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 94,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 94,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 92,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 92,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 89,857 miles

exhaust back box corroding and starting to blow

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front wheel bearing drone

slight play nearside suspension arm balljoint

Pass 23 May 2018 86,487 miles

exhaust back box corroding and starting to blow

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

offside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 3 May 2017 84,446 miles

both sides balljoint dust covers deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight drone nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2016 81,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 78,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2014 76,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,337 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,651 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 21,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,229 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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VX03 ZHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue 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 VX03 ZHF, 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 VX03 ZHF registered?

VX03 ZHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VX03 ZHF safe to buy?

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