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HJ03 NVX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,948 mi
Last recorded105,948 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 NVX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,948 miles

All exhaust metal hangers corroded

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,948 miles

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

All exhaust metal hangers corroded

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,569 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 92,546 miles

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

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

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,066 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.60.15 Side walls perished (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Gear box seal slight seepage fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.60.15 Side walls perished (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.60.15 Side walls perished (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Gear box seal slight seepage fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.60.15 Side walls perished (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,953 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,306 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2015 65,306 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,665 miles

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)

handbrake travel getting long recommend inspection?

wheel trims giving restricted views

Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,665 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

handbrake travel getting long recommend inspection?

wheel trims giving restricted views

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,412 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW , BALDING ON OUTER EDGE

n/s/f door trim missing

slight play o/s steering arm inner joint , probably related to uneven tyre wear

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW , BALDING ON OUTER EDGE

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f door trim missing

slight play o/s steering arm inner joint , probably related to uneven tyre wear

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,730 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,855 miles

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,538 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 17,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,137 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 NVX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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