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FG03 UGF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,367 mi
Last recorded125,367 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UGF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 125,367 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 107,308 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 107,308 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,058 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Jan 2024 97,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,138 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 95,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,921 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,643 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,206 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper casing insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,356 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper casing insecure.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,763 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,895 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen has a chip in zone b

Fail 28 Jan 2016 67,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen has a chip in zone b

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,898 miles

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

n/s front mirror casing repaired with tape but giving rear view ok at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,952 miles

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

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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FG03 UGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG03 UGF, 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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FG03 UGF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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