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HF03 DVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,194 mi
Last recorded115,194 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 DVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,194 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust mounting bracket rear broken

Fail 6 Feb 2017 115,194 miles

exhaust mounting bracket rear broken

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,012 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

both head lamps images deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

both head lamps images deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,317 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread cut

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,789 miles

offside front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2013 74,263 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,434 miles

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Feb 2011 54,433 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,185 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 41,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,125 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 33,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,301 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 26,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,776 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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HF03 DVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HF03 DVG, 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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HF03 DVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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