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HK03 WZX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

164,891 mi
Last recorded164,891 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 WZX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 164,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 164,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 158,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp mounting bracket cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2020 158,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp mounting bracket cracked

Pass 29 May 2019 145,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 May 2019 145,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 May 2018 135,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2018 135,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing low

Both side front top suspension mounting locking nuts corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber has a minor oil leak. Att soon

Offside rear suspension spring corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 119,112 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter perished and starting to leak grease

Offside front top suspension locking nut corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 119,112 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter perished and starting to leak grease

Offside front top suspension locking nut corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 111,753 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level stop light not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (3.5.1i)

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

oil leaking from back of engine

Fail 17 May 2016 111,753 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level stop light not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leaking from back of engine

Pass 14 May 2015 105,966 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 99,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 99,757 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 94,338 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 94,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 89,052 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 89,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop lamp inop but no visisble wiring.

Pass 5 May 2011 83,157 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 83,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 77,115 miles

Auxillary belt in poor condition

Gearbox slight oil leak

Steering rack slightly damp

Fail 21 May 2010 77,115 miles

Auxillary belt in poor condition

Gearbox slight oil leak

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 19 May 2009 68,216 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 56,251 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 44,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dics pads low

discs getting thin

Pass 21 May 2007 44,710 miles

dics pads low

discs getting thin

Pass 23 May 2006 33,469 miles

coolant level low, possible radiator leak

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2006 33,469 miles

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

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

coolant level low, possible radiator leak

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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 WZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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