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EX03 HWF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,055 mi
Last recorded170,055 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HWF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 170,055 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 166,389 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 166,389 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 158,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 152,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 145,701 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 145,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 135,024 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 122,826 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 122,814 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 110,279 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 98,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,458 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,971 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,209 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Compression leak from a fuel injector.

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,037 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,713 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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EX03 HWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX03 HWF, 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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What year was EX03 HWF registered?

EX03 HWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is EX03 HWF safe to buy?

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