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HJ03 NYB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,250 mi
Last recorded52,250 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 NYB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 51,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

rear underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 31 Aug 2023 50,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,394 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 47,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,103 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 47,091 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,930 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 34,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,046 miles

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,994 miles

power steering pipe corroded and greased

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

power steering pipe corroded and greased

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,879 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,564 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 NYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ03 NYB registered?

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

Is HJ03 NYB safe to buy?

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