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MV03 XGD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,726 mi
Last recorded50,726 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 XGD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,726 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 50,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,640 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,108 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,240 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,369 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 42,615 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from front - back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 39,779 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from front - back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,124 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,128 miles

steering rack mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,128 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,942 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,301 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,207 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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MV03 XGD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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