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HG03 ULT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

134,225 mi
Last recorded134,225 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 ULT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2023 134,225 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 132,464 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 132,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,724 miles

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 130,724 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 128,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,911 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,706 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,023 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 120,022 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,409 miles

Coolant reservoir cracked and likely to leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 109,484 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,958 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,958 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,435 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,435 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,196 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,196 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,237 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 78,867 miles

Rear wiper slight split on end.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2008 66,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,001 miles

both front tyres 3mm O/S/R tyre 2-3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,585 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 34,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,651 miles

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)

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 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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