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HD03 PVP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

170,765 mi
Last recorded170,765 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 PVP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 170,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 170,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 164,902 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 164,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 163,730 miles

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

start of corrosion both rear chassis

Fail 19 Feb 2024 163,730 miles

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

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

start of corrosion both rear chassis

Pass 10 Mar 2023 161,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split, but prev ingress at this time (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 158,098 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, chassis leg, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 152,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 146,894 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 140,344 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 135,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 129,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2017 129,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 118,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,873 miles

Nearside 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 13 May 2013 89,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 78,758 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 78,758 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 May 2011 64,480 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers adrift

N/S handbkake rubber support split

Pass 5 May 2010 58,408 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,668 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

nearside rear tyre tread low and has small cuts to tread

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 May 2008 42,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to rear bumper

under bonnet brake servo pipe worn?

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,738 miles

nearside front tyre only just legal

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

wipers smearing slightly

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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HD03 PVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 HD03 PVP, 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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HD03 PVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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