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HJ03 RHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,757 mi
Last recorded72,757 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,658 miles

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 64,658 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

long hand brake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,911 miles

Bonnet catch faulty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,357 miles

high travel to hand brake

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,456 miles

hand brake high travel

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,165 miles

some slight coolant loss to front of enging

Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,894 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 16,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,995 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 RHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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