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HS03 PVL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,901 mi
Last recorded152,901 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 PVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 152,901 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Surface corrosion on rear floor plan

Pass 10 Oct 2024 146,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop link dust covers on both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,633 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 140,633 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,261 miles

o/s headlight faded

rust and corrosion in various places

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,697 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 130,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,216 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 127,216 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 119,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rusty and front flexi damaged

front discs rusty and lipped

washer stork works intermittently

Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rusty and front flexi damaged

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 13 Apr 2018 116,264 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front lip spoiler (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rusty and front flexi damaged

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,087 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 111,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,257 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,043 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,043 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,408 miles

both front headlamps gone dull

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,559 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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HS03 PVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 HS03 PVL, 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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HS03 PVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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