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HS03 FVK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,332 mi
Last recorded134,332 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 FVK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 134,332 miles

Both rear coil springs slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tire worn inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tire worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tire slight deteriation

Fail 9 Mar 2017 134,332 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mount missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

Both rear coil springs slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tire worn inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tire worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tire slight deteriation

Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 131,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 122,688 miles

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

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

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

n/s/r tyre bold on outter edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,236 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 100,888 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 100,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,946 miles

"chuffing noise noted from engine...injector leal???gasket??.advise adjust handbrake...

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,913 miles

front discs snd pads low

Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,813 miles

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

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

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,660 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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HS03 FVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HS03 FVK, 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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What year was HS03 FVK registered?

HS03 FVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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