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HD03 OCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,332 mi
Last recorded58,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 OCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,332 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 58,332 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,691 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 49,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Aug 2022 47,891 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside front headlight lens deteriorated

offside front headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,079 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,447 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 34,447 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,927 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,168 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,461 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,876 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,242 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,762 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 28,030 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,893 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,422 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,820 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 16,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

HD03 OCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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