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HF03 HBK

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HBK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 129,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,192 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 126,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 124,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads are age cracking

centre stop light dim

Pass 21 Jun 2021 121,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front and rear tyre treads are misshaped

center stop light slightly dim

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

offside rear reg light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 112,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs have some wear

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2015 111,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs have some wear

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,723 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 105,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2013 105,025 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2012 101,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 94,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 91,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 87,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 77,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,454 miles

Both rear shocker covers split.

Front discs worn.

Front screen chipped zone A,within 10mm.

N/S steering rack starting to leak.

Fail 22 Feb 2006 60,290 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake discs worn.

N/S steering rack starting to leak.

Rear shock absorber covers split.

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 HBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel 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 HF03 HBK, 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 HBK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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