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HK03 XBC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,166 mi
Last recorded70,166 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 XBC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 70,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,950 miles

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Aug 2024 67,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,127 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

reverse light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2022 62,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,630 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,781 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2019 58,925 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 56,159 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

accident damaged to front bumper

Pass 9 May 2017 53,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 May 2017 53,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 51,581 miles

child seat to o/s/r

Fail 23 May 2016 51,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat to o/s/r

Pass 19 May 2015 49,158 miles

n/s and o/s head lamp lens dull

Pass 12 May 2014 46,731 miles

condition of n/s rack gaitor

Pass 24 May 2013 43,836 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2012 40,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,799 miles

slight oil contam around rack

water leak

Pass 27 May 2009 30,528 miles

slight play in o/s rack knuckle

Pass 27 May 2008 26,796 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 May 2007 24,098 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 24,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 21,844 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts apparent in nearside tyre wall, no cords exposed.

nearside front tyre on 2mm (1.6mm)

wipers getting smeary, advise replacement.

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 XBC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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