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FV03 WRG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 WRG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 117,742 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car keeps over heating on ramp (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 111,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,355 miles

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

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine light on

Fail 23 Jul 2024 105,355 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2023 103,135 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

blow on exhaust joint

o/s wing mirror repaired with tape

Fail 25 Apr 2023 103,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

all metal brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

blow on exhaust joint

o/s wing mirror repaired with tape

Pass 12 Apr 2022 101,955 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,548 miles

headlamp patterns poor

metal brake pipes corroded

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 15 Apr 2020 100,530 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded and covered with grease

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,485 miles

both front head lamps faded

o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,008 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 92,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,573 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 74,573 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,969 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,439 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,970 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 22,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,624 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,413 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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FV03 WRG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV03 WRG, 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 FV03 WRG registered?

FV03 WRG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 WRG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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