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HJ03 MZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,110 mi
Last recorded139,110 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 MZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 139,097 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,173 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 126,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

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

both headlight patterns deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,887 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 101,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,327 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 94,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,068 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 84,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,143 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

signs of wear from offside front drive shaft bearing

Fail 10 Aug 2010 76,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres

signs of wear from offside front drive shaft bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,759 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Check front wheel alignment

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,264 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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HJ03 MZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ03 MZT, 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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HJ03 MZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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