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YK03 VJW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,172 mi
Last recorded68,172 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VJW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,172 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 68,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 68,062 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 67,382 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 66,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,555 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 64,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,789 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to go dull.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both headlamp lenses starting to go dull.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,338 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 54,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,748 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,369 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 34,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 32,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,907 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,203 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 22,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YK03 VJW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YK03 VJW, 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 YK03 VJW registered?

YK03 VJW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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