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FP03 OVS

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,529 mi
Last recorded119,529 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OVS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 119,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 114,487 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 May 2024 107,608 miles

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 May 2023 101,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 94,588 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 94,584 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire hose to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2021 87,089 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 18 May 2021 87,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads look low

Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,759 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear no plate light out

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,385 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 55,341 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 5 May 2015 51,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 48,876 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 46,721 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,026 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 44,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,348 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,447 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,679 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,247 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,996 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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FP03 OVS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc 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 FP03 OVS, 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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What year was FP03 OVS registered?

FP03 OVS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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