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HG03 MZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,202 mi
Last recorded139,202 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 MZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 139,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 139,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,759 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,704 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

High level brake lamp out

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,076 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,110 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

headlight lens are getting cloudy

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,094 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge

Front wipers starting to smear

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)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,584 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 89,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,418 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,348 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,295 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 30,820 miles

nail in tyre

wiper slight smery

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 MZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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