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HJ03 NVB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

161,175 mi
Last recorded161,175 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 161,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/HR15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 161,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/HR15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 149,621 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 149,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 137,954 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 137,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,809 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 125,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens badly deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens badly deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

Offside Front wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,347 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective rear mounting ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 99,669 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,966 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 88,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,814 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,532 miles

Dent in the n/s/f wheel rim

Front tyres worn to 4 mm, Rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front wheel trims missing

Head lamp lenses in a poor condition

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,528 miles

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

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

Dent in the n/s/f wheel rim

Front tyres worn to 4 mm, Rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front wheel trims missing

Head lamp lenses in a poor condition

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,114 miles

front brake pads 66% worn..

o/s/f wheel trim missing.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads 66% worn..

o/s/f wheel trim missing.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,125 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 2 mm. o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads 50% worn.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 62,959 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads 50% worn.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,107 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm,n/s/f and both rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 59,107 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm,n/s/f and both rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,044 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,496 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,320 miles

nearside rear tyre is very low in presure

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,086 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,113 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)

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 NVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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