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HG03 KBN

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,481 mi
Last recorded142,481 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 KBN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 142,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

headlights cloudy

Fail 20 Sep 2017 142,477 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

headlights cloudy

Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,878 miles

near side door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2016 134,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,383 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r light unit damaged and n/s wing mirror

o/s/r shocker dust cover broken

o/s/r wheel bearring slightly rough

wipers split smeary

Pass 24 Jun 2013 105,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres distorted slightly

rear bootr not opening

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear shock absorbars covers broken away doesnt restrict movement

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,286 miles

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

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,398 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,397 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2010 79,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 72,180 miles

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

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 22 May 2009 72,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,220 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,454 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 49,219 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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HG03 KBN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HG03 KBN, 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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HG03 KBN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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