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OV03 ATY

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

176,323 mi
Last recorded176,323 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ATY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 176,323 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 176,323 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 168,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 168,082 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 161,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 161,483 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside excessive play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Oct 2021 151,967 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 151,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,052 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 145,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 133,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 124,870 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 124,870 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,819 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 116,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 May 2016 109,128 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 109,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 101,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2015 101,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2014 93,930 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap unable to open

Pass 23 May 2012 78,704 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight lenses are slightly discoloured.

power steering rack damp.

rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Fail 22 May 2012 78,704 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight lenses are slightly discoloured.

power steering rack damp.

rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 24 May 2011 70,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,819 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,912 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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OV03 ATY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OV03 ATY, 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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OV03 ATY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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