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MV03 UGY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,561 mi
Last recorded68,561 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 UGY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 68,561 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

both headlamp glass worn

Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,636 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

both headlamp glass worn

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,059 miles

both headlamp glass worn

Fail 12 Feb 2024 65,059 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp glass worn

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 63,038 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 61,312 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,767 miles

Both front headlamp glass worn

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 58,767 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp glass worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,732 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,239 miles

Both headlights starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 50,838 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,464 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2016 43,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,360 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014

centre seat belt req attention.o/s/r tyre low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,859 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

front brake pads starting to get low and discs slightly lipped

slight misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,131 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers poor and rear wiper split

o/s/front tyre damaged in inner wall

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,783 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on inner sidewall

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,029 miles

nearside front tyre tread is worn down to 1mm on the outer edge

offside front tyre tread is worn down to 1mm on the outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,661 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,336 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 13,336 miles

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

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

rear windscreen wiper does not clear the screen effectively

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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MV03 UGY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV03 UGY, 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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MV03 UGY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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