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HJ03 NKF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,586 mi
Last recorded135,586 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 NKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,586 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 135,583 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,080 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre approx 3.5mm tread and worn on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre approx 2.6mm tread and worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.5mm tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre approx 3mm tread

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,069 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,813 miles

slight dampness offside front power steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,813 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever long travel

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

slight dampness offside front power steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

slight dampness offside front power steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2011 69,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

handbrake lever long travel

slight dampness offside front power steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,253 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,331 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,170 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,170 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,075 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 NKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 NKF, 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 NKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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