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LT03 GVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

163,548 mi
Last recorded163,548 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 GVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 163,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 156,413 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one of rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror cover missing

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 156,413 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one of rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror cover missing

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 147,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one of the rear mounts broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Offside mirror cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil around bottom of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 147,528 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Exhaust mounting defective one of the rear mounts broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Offside mirror cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil around bottom of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 139,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 133,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 128,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 122,560 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 26 May 2020 122,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,036 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs some surface rust on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre some cracking.

Offside wing mirror cover missing.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 120,030 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front nearside and offside brake discs some surface rust on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre some cracking.

Offside wing mirror cover missing.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,895 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs some surface on edges.

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

Nearside Rear tyre some cracking.

Offside wing mirror cover missing.

some hazing on headlights.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 117,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front nearside and offside brake discs some surface on edges.

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

Nearside Rear tyre some cracking.

Offside wing mirror cover missing.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,499 miles

Nearside Rear tyre some cracking.

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking.

Offside wing mirror cover missing.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 115,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre some cracking.

Nearside some play in steering tie rod.

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking.

Offside wing mirror cover missing.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front some play in steering tie rod.

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,863 miles

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

offside mirror cover missing.

offside rear tyre some wear on inside edge and some cracking.

offside rear wheel bearing slighty noisey.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front tyres some cracking on side walls.

offside mirror cover missing.

some play in nearside steering tie rod.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 90,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front tyres some cracking on side walls.

offside mirror cover missing.

some play in nearside steering tie rod.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Unable to check centre belt. Child seat fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,248 miles

Unable to check centre belt. Child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,294 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2011 83,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 83,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 82,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,709 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,385 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,523 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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LT03 GVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT03 GVW, 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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LT03 GVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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