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AV03 HVR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,011 mi
Last recorded86,011 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 86,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust has slight leak gases

Pass 28 May 2024 85,659 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 84,808 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 84,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,741 miles

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

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

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

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

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,410 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever high

Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,289 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light just over half illuminated central rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlights misting

Front brake pads wearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak rear of engine

rear bumper damaged

underbody brakes steering and suspension rusting

Fail 10 Mar 2020 77,289 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light just over half illuminated central rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlights misting

Front brake pads wearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak rear of engine

rear bumper damaged

underbody brakes steering and suspension rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 67,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,466 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,420 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 47,249 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,724 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 35,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,242 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 19,746 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Feb 2008 17,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,545 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 10,969 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 HVR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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