2003 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · AV03 FUG
2003 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 118,971 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV03 FUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 118,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV03 FUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fusion (AV03 FUG) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
AV03 FUG Mileage History
- 03/11/2023104,803 mi
- 11/11/2024111,824 mi+7,021 mi
- 09/04/2025112,504 mi+680 mi
- 09/04/2026118,833 mi+6,329 mi
- 26/05/2026118,971 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 5,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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