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FA03 HBZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,178 mi
Last recorded88,178 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HBZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,178 miles

Headlights beam images deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borders on excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre low on treads

Some localized brake pipes corrosion

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,355 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on treads

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,192 miles

Offside Driveshaft bearing rough on rotation

Fail 12 Feb 2019 73,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driveshaft bearing rough on rotation

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,025 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 20 Feb 2017 58,958 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,848 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 55,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,733 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 35,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,071 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,960 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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FA03 HBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FA03 HBZ, 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 FA03 HBZ registered?

FA03 HBZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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