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MM03 OVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

116,380 mi
Last recorded116,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 OVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 116,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 112,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 112,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 107,176 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top knotchy when turned

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 104,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2022 99,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

very rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls cracking and worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish inbetween tread allround change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish in betweeen tread allround change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 87,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just in on play advise change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre heat sheid clup come away

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,582 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 84,582 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,969 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,351 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,277 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 57,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,212 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,694 miles

both rear tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,331 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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MM03 OVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 MM03 OVG, 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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MM03 OVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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