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GV03 YYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,732 mi
Last recorded131,732 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 YYM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,732 miles

General underside corrosion to suspension and hub components.

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 131,732 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer support corroded and broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion to suspension and hub components.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 130,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 130,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,096 miles

Exhaust support/hanger brackets heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 129,095 miles

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

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

Exhaust support/hanger brackets heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders worn to legal tread limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,162 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 127,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 124,254 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing low on edges

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

general corrosion is taking effect on the underside of the vehicle

lower gear box mount is bushes are cracking

steering rack is slightly damp

Fail 7 Dec 2021 124,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing low on edges

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

general corrosion is taking effect on the underside of the vehicle

lower gear box mount is bushes are cracking

steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,924 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive top coolant hose to thermostate housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 118,924 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive top coolant hose to thermostate housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,878 miles

Central Rear high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,390 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,597 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,804 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,271 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,687 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,392 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 YYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GV03 YYM, 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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GV03 YYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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