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J5 GVH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GVH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 88,648 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill/Quarter Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Washer Jet Alignment Requires Attention

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill/Quarter Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,163 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 85,158 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,702 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 83,701 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,571 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,569 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel inner arch mud shield (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from middle pipe to flexi-pipe. Also the brake pipe from flexi-pipe to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre build date 2008. Tyre rubber perished and cracking. New tyre highly recommended. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,059 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,579 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,723 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,618 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,321 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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J5 GVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J5 GVH, 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 J5 GVH registered?

J5 GVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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