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2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,196 mi
Last recorded113,196 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 NZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 113,196 miles

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front offside & nearside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 113,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front offside & nearside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,507 miles

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken ,system still supported

Fail 10 Mar 2020 112,507 miles

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken ,system still supported

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 107,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2018 102,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,646 miles

very slight dampness rear offside and nearside cylinders ?

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very slight dampness rear offside and nearside cylinders ?

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,775 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust systewm deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,729 miles

rear exhaust system deterioating

Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust system deterioating

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on rear suspension arm

play/noise in rear nearside wheel bearing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,267 miles

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

child seat rear nearside not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,459 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,405 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 31,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 NZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HD03 NZW, 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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HD03 NZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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