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YM03 VSL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 VSL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,282 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,830 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,131 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 57,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 53,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,407 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 7,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 3,754 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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YM03 VSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YM03 VSL, 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 YM03 VSL registered?

YM03 VSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is YM03 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM03 VSL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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