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FE03 MHA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 MHA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 97,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,328 miles

Engine management warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wiper deteriorated and split

Rear Both road tyres deteriorating

Rear Both shocks deteriorating and bump stops

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

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 96,328 miles

Engine management warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wiper deteriorated and split

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Both road tyres deteriorating

Rear Both shocks deteriorating and bump stops

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

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,009 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres deteriorated cracking both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brakes needs more checking clean and adjustment low reading on roll brake tester

Fail 9 Feb 2017 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres deteriorated cracking both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brakes needs more checking clean and adjustment low reading on roll brake tester

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,020 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,020 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,924 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 70,924 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 55,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 51,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,094 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 35,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,132 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 30,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,715 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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FE03 MHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE03 MHA, 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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FE03 MHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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