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HJ03 NWD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 NWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,055 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas rack residue of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 97,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas rack residue of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,581 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,660 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 78,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,655 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 70,655 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,417 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,207 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 66,207 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,456 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,456 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,524 miles

O/S M IRROR CRACKED

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,193 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,217 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,840 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 NWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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