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HD03 PWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,484 mi
Last recorded116,484 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,484 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 116,484 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2019 111,949 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,855 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 101,857 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,312 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,043 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 84,043 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 23 Oct 2014 80,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,965 miles

OSR tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,325 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,887 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,072 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 57,072 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,182 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 39,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,520 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 PWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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