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HJ03 RFL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,211 mi
Last recorded115,211 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 RFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 115,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 111,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 108,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 103,424 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 103,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,564 miles

Headlamp beam patterns deteriorated.

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

Possible oil weeping from steering rack.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,807 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

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

Power steering rack leaking oil.

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (both sides)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,899 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 90,899 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,544 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,414 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,975 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,525 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 RFL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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