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GV03 OPB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,839 mi
Last recorded58,839 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 OPB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,839 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 54,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front drive shaft bearing is rough

Pass 8 Feb 2014 46,319 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 46,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,579 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear door upper trims missing and rear bumper badly cracked./damaged.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,011 miles

rear bumper n/s broken

rear no plate disapated.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 40,011 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear bumper n/s broken

rear no plate disapated.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,881 miles

o/s rear window door trim missing.

rear bumper split.

rear no plate cracked.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,881 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear window door trim missing.

rear bumper split.

rear no plate cracked.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 24,774 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,780 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,989 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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GV03 OPB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV03 OPB, 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 GV03 OPB registered?

GV03 OPB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is GV03 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 OPB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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