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HK03 EPU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,458 mi
Last recorded133,458 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 EPU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 133,458 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f door mirror slightly damaged/insecure

trigger point not met

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,356 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 120,355 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake drum modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 108,240 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on rear ns wheel brake shoes require slight adjustment satisfactory

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,526 miles

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,571 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,507 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,638 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,553 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,539 miles

front bumper saplit

lower centre engine mount broken

oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,855 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper damaged. o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 45,185 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,118 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,110 miles

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

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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HK03 EPU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 HK03 EPU, 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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HK03 EPU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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