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HG03 YUL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,928 mi
Last recorded168,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 168,928 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn and scored but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wingmirror damaged - held on with cable ties - doesn't affect view ()

Nearside Front n/s/f check strap lose

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack coming from o/s of windscreen - not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine area - not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 168,927 miles

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

Horn not working horn inop (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn and scored but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wingmirror damaged - held on with cable ties - doesn't affect view ()

Nearside Front n/s/f check strap lose

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack coming from o/s of windscreen - not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine area - not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 158,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 154,129 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 154,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 151,587 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 139,781 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 126,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 126,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,062 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 113,062 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,524 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,658 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,164 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 YUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

HG03 YUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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