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HJ03 ZHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,833 mi
Last recorded100,833 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 ZHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 100,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 97,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 93,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Feb 2018 88,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,404 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation offside rear light

front discs slight lip

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 72,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlights in poor condition

condensation offside rear light

front discs slight lip

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,388 miles

slight judder on front brakes

small chip in windscreen in zone b

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,206 miles

ns rack boot damp

stone chip zone b

Fail 12 Mar 2013 64,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns rack boot damp

stone chip zone b

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,167 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,163 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,439 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,267 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 45,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,994 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,984 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,470 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 35,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,289 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 ZHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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