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GL03 VWG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,897 mi
Last recorded42,897 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 VWG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 42,897 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 42,897 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 42,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,757 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 42,756 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,490 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,823 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall borderline pass. 195/60R15 88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,704 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 41,704 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 41,450 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,081 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,840 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,721 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,718 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 35,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,815 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,657 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 29,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,351 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 25,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,334 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 VWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VWG, 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 GL03 VWG registered?

GL03 VWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is GL03 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 VWG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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