MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front hub corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front hub corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant tank cracked and leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant reservoir cracked and likely to leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All underside componants slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All underside componants slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear wiper slight split on end.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres 3mm O/S/R tyre 2-3mm
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HG03 ULT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.
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