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HT03 JHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,310 mi
Last recorded136,310 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 136,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 135,042 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,295 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 118,038 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 112,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,851 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 99,462 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

stone chip in front screen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,462 miles

stone chip in front screen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,690 miles

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

e.m.l on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 80,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 71,377 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 11 Jun 2009 59,694 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,662 miles

managment light is on

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,481 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,575 miles

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 JHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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