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FL03 HKU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

115,683 mi
Last recorded115,683 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 HKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 115,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 115,160 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 115,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,392 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 104,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 96,574 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 96,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 92,141 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 92,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 82,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 69,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 61,097 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2014 59,196 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre low tread and perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,511 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low tread and perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,907 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,706 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 42,706 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,397 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2009 36,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,243 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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FL03 HKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 FL03 HKU, 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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FL03 HKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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