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AV03 HVH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

137,570 mi
Last recorded137,570 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HVH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 137,570 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 137,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LENS BADLY TARNISHED +NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 136,022 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 136,020 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LENS TARNISHED (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL DAMAGED BY BROKEN SPRING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 134,590 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LENS BADLY TARNISHED (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,988 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS BEAM PATTERNS VAGUE (TARNISHED)

Pass 24 Dec 2021 127,430 miles

Body damage and corrosion

Bonnet primary lock secure but there is slight movement

Engine mount worn

Exhaust flex joint worn

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper has movement but won't detach

Fail 24 Dec 2021 127,430 miles

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

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

Body damage and corrosion

Bonnet primary lock secure but there is slight movement

Engine mount worn

Exhaust flex joint worn

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper has movement but won't detach

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,669 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 113,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 110,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 107,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section pipe into rear box corroding/minor leak. (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,217 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,670 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,637 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 94,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,355 miles

N/s/r shock absorber leaking.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 80,774 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,774 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 35,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,375 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 HVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AV03 HVH, 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 HVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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