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HD03 FET

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,018 mi
Last recorded41,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 FET
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,018 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,125 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 40,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 38,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,741 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 36,138 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint swicth (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 36,138 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint swicth (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,983 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015
Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,387 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,447 miles

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

offside front, nearside rear and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,458 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,045 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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HD03 FET is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HD03 FET, 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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What year was HD03 FET registered?

HD03 FET is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is HD03 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 FET shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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