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HV03 OAL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

111,388 mi
Last recorded111,388 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 OAL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 111,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 111,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,160 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 94,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,500 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 81,500 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,966 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 72,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,005 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,022 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,248 miles

both front brake discs have worn badly

nearside rear bump stop broken on shock absorber

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,863 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,767 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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HV03 OAL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HV03 OAL, 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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HV03 OAL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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