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AV03 HSG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,169 mi
Last recorded95,169 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HSG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,169 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 95,167 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,801 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,794 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,543 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,338 miles

front brakes worn

n/s/f tyre worn

oil filter corroded

park brake 18%

service brake 50%,,,rears low

wipers deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2015 87,338 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brakes worn

n/s/f tyre worn

oil filter corroded

park brake 18%

service brake 50%,,,rears low

wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,948 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres near limit

Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres near limit

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,050 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit/poor...o/s/r near limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,365 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,168 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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AV03 HSG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV03 HSG, 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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AV03 HSG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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