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EX03 HZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,077 mi
Last recorded74,077 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,077 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,885 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Engine light on

Nearside rear body damage

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Engine light on

Front tyres badly worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear body damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,246 miles

E.M.L. on

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 65,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

E.M.L. on

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,544 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

bad oil leak on engine

exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,458 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer cover perishing and cracking up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service Brake Efficiency low

Offside Rear tyre 9 YEARS OLD,badly deteriorated on outer sidewall

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bad oil leak on engine

coolant level low

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear quarter and bumper have damage

Pass 13 May 2019 52,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front headlight deterioratig

offside front headlight deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2019 52,580 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,402 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,596 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 25,069 miles

washer switch poor! works but have to push it hard!

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 20,548 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 20,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 19,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,378 miles

Centre seat belt intermitant difficult to pull out

Rear number plate starting to peal

Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,695 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 HZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

EX03 HZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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