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HG03 MXR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

180,245 mi
Last recorded180,245 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 MXR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2015 180,245 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

slight oil leak from camshaft cover

Pass 17 Nov 2014 169,390 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 169,389 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 160,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 153,438 miles

slight play in o/s/r tie rod/steering arm

Pass 18 Nov 2011 147,639 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 147,639 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 136,028 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 136,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 114,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cambelt due?

Pass 23 Apr 2010 114,582 miles

cambelt due?

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 95,430 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers poor

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 7 Nov 2007 68,015 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Fail 25 Oct 2007 67,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 42,956 miles

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

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,951 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HG03 MXR, 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 HG03 MXR registered?

HG03 MXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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