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EX03 HWP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,362 mi
Last recorded128,362 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HWP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear shock bump stops btoken

Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock bump stops btoken

Pass 8 Oct 2016 118,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,308 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,002 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,986 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,136 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,307 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 74,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,091 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 63,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,996 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,655 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 HWP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HWP, 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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EX03 HWP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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