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HJ03 NDF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,488 mi
Last recorded91,488 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 NDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 91,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,362 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output slight water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,500 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 85,497 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,868 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 83,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,810 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,863 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 70,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,088 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,285 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,747 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,395 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 NDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HJ03 NDF, 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 HJ03 NDF registered?

HJ03 NDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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