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HK03 XBT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 XBT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 124,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 124,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,379 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 133,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,355 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 130,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,547 miles

Front both headlamps in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock covers insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished/worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

both headlamps opaque

Fail 20 Oct 2017 118,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished/worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

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

both headlamps opaque

Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,112 miles

Both front headlamps opaque

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn /badly liped

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 111,112 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Fronts (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front headlamps opaque

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn /badly liped

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,590 miles

Both front headlamps opaque

Front brake discs inner condition worn

Nearside Front Inner Diff seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre wearing down

Offside Front Outer wheel rim distorted

Offside Front Tyre outer wall perished

Fail 28 Oct 2015 104,590 miles

Both front headlamps opaque

Front brake discs inner condition worn

Nearside Front Inner Diff seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre wearing down

Offside Front Outer wheel rim distorted

Offside Front Tyre outer wall perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,572 miles

both headlamps are opaque

o/s/f tyre outer wall perished[old]

o/s/f wheel outer rim distorted

oil leak[n/s/f diff seal]

Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,572 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps are opaque

o/s/f tyre outer wall perished[old]

o/s/f wheel outer rim distorted

oil leak[n/s/f diff seal]

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both headlamps opaque

deisel injector seals leaking

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,714 miles

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both headlamps opaque

deisel injector seals leaking

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Oct 2011 75,936 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,870 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,279 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 59,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,234 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,143 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 36,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2007 36,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2006 26,503 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 26,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XBT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 HK03 XBT, 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 XBT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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