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OE03 GVR

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,338 mi
Last recorded85,338 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,338 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front hubs

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 1 Jul 2026 85,338 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front hubs

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,500 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front hubs

corrosion to rear axle

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,351 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front hubs not excessive

corrosion to rear axle not excessive

Fail 29 Jul 2024 79,351 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front hubs not excessive

corrosion to rear axle not excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2023 74,873 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front hubs not excessive

corrosion to rear axle not excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,279 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside front hubs not excessive

corrosion to rear axle not excessive

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,945 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear axle but not excessive

nearside and offside front hubs corroded but not excessive

Fail 14 Jul 2021 69,945 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear axle but not excessive

nearside and offside front hubs corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,973 miles

Front nearside / offside macpherson strut corroded but not seriiously weakened

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

corrosion to rear axle but not excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,005 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,968 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit limit on outer edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,738 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 58,580 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 55,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 44,897 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,774 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,774 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,126 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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OE03 GVR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE03 GVR, 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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OE03 GVR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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