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MA03 FUV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,520 mi
Last recorded79,520 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 FUV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,520 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 77,066 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,752 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 74,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 71,758 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,332 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,469 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 67,468 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,305 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 65,305 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,006 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner gaiter twisted, also slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 57,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 57,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,737 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,924 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 46,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 43,442 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,199 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from manifold ?

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,359 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 31,359 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,880 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,120 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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MA03 FUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MA03 FUV, 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 MA03 FUV registered?

MA03 FUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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