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AV03 HTL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HTL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,780 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 99,780 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 98,937 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front top suspension mount nuts corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet secondary release worn

Pass 2 Dec 2022 83,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,486 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory eml warning light on but before 1/07/2003

advisory gearbox mounting worn

Fail 25 Nov 2019 67,486 miles

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory eml warning light on but before 1/07/2003

advisory gearbox mounting worn

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,744 miles

advisory em;l warning light on

Fail 18 Nov 2017 53,609 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advisory em;l warning light on

advisory rear brake application uneven

Pass 27 Nov 2016 46,184 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 46,142 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 36,571 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,148 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,490 miles

wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,583 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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AV03 HTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV03 HTL, 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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AV03 HTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 HTL safe to buy?

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