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DU03 HLE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,813 mi
Last recorded93,813 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 HLE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,813 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 93,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges and at 2mm advise replacing 195/60R 15 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated worn badly on outer edge and has Nail in tyre 195/602R15 88V Advise replacing (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit has 2mm and badly on edges advise replacing 195/60R15 88V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear body damaged . no sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 67,911 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear body damaged . no sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,568 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,461 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,115 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 1 Mar 2019 41,115 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,508 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,620 miles

windscreen washer switch occasionally not working

Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,393 miles

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

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

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

offside headlight beam pattern poor

subframes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside headlight beam pattern poor

subframes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,449 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,510 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,498 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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DU03 HLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DU03 HLE, 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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DU03 HLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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