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FT03 HNJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,278 mi
Last recorded115,278 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,278 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 115,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,536 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

adviced engine burning oil

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,733 miles

dust cover missing offside rear shocker

Fail 23 Oct 2013 74,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

dust cover missing offside rear shocker

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,293 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,809 miles

dust cover nearside rear shocker...........

offside rear wheel bearing............

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,757 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

wipers worn

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,324 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

wipers worn

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,931 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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FT03 HNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FT03 HNJ, 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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FT03 HNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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