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FL03 HLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,842 mi
Last recorded123,842 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 HLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 123,842 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear flexes poor (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex failing, full system poor condition, rear silencer metal support bracket almost corroded through (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner on legal limit and slight distortion (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 3mm, tread cracking and nail in tyre maybe just repairable (4.1.E.1)

Offside Oil leak gearbox driveshaft seal ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing starting to be noisy

all 4 road springs in poor condition

clutch slipping had to be pushed out of rolling road

engine management light on

slight weep of oil from pinion seal on steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 112,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,243 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear service brakes not locking out

Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,827 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 85,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,926 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight hum/roughness osr wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,532 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak,os drive shaft

osf tyre getting low.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,946 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,527 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 HLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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