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ET03 OSB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OSB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 141,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 139,799 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 138,010 miles

EML on dash

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,945 miles

EML on dash

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,084 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 125,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 122,808 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,322 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear footbrake effort low

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,881 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 110,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,884 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 101,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,180 miles

coolent leak from top hose/engine area

Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,180 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

coolent leak from top hose/engine area

Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,738 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,287 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack ball joint

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,563 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,484 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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ET03 OSB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc 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 ET03 OSB, 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 ET03 OSB registered?

ET03 OSB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is ET03 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 OSB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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