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GL03 DWW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

125,941 mi
Last recorded125,941 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 DWW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 125,941 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 125,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

EML on

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 106,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 106,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 101,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 98,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,331 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 95,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,821 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 92,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,691 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 82,691 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,292 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have some noise.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,292 miles

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

Both rear wheel bearings have some noise.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,011 miles

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing has some noise

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,011 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,208 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,436 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,436 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,605 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,655 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 43,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 15 Jan 2009 36,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,854 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,986 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,104 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 21,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 19,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 19,066 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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GL03 DWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL03 DWW, 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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GL03 DWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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