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HT03 JHH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

160,243 mi
Last recorded160,243 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 JHH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 160,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewalls + cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 157,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 155,443 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 153,713 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 150,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 145,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 134,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,214 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,793 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,396 miles

Slight roughness felt in nearside front wheel assy when rotated.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 40,396 miles

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

Slight roughness felt in nearside front wheel assy when rotated.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,556 miles

Offside 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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HT03 JHH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HT03 JHH, 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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HT03 JHH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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