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FP03 HZK

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 HZK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2026

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens ? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens ? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 81,823 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,845 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint boot slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 75,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint boot slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 70,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 70,838 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 62,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 58,904 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,946 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 55,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 48,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,899 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2016 39,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when side lights switched on (1.2.1e)

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

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,394 miles

near side front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear high level brake light not working assume it has been disconnected

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,457 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 26,455 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,388 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,274 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 20,271 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,787 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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FP03 HZK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP03 HZK, 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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FP03 HZK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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