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FM03 HHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,261 mi
Last recorded100,261 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 HHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 100,261 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 96,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,379 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 85,379 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 71,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,693 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer side wall

Fail 4 Jun 2018 65,732 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,396 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,072 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,558 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,072 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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FM03 HHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FM03 HHL, 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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FM03 HHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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