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HJ03 WUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,579 mi
Last recorded142,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 142,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 142,579 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 60 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy/juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,116 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers noisy in operation

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 134,116 miles

Emissions not tested Too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers noisy in operation

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,963 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 122,203 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil dipstick broken

Fail 8 Jul 2016 122,203 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil dipstick broken

Pass 11 Jul 2015 114,413 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 114,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2014 107,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 102,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,139 miles

Exhaust system at front making a rattle noise.

Offside front brake pipe getting rusty.

Slight engine noise.

Small chip in windscreen.

Steering rack slightly damp.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 94,137 miles

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

Exhaust system at front making a rattle noise.

Offside front brake pipe getting rusty.

Offside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Slight engine noise.

Small chip in windscreen.

Steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,718 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 77,492 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 77,492 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,561 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 WUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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