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HT03 JJF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,135 mi
Last recorded164,135 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 164,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken And fouling tyre. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 164,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Strong advise. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 156,794 miles

more than normal pressure required to operate washer switch

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

offside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

offside windscreen wiper blade smearing screen

slight oil leak from gearbox area

slight oil leak from top area of engine

Fail 26 Mar 2015 156,705 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters starting to deteriorate

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 145,535 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust system in poor condition and has a mount broken on the rear

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Offside front top mount rusty

Power steering fluid low

Washer switch worn

Fail 28 Mar 2014 145,535 miles

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust system in poor condition and has a mount broken on the rear

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Offside front top mount rusty

Power steering fluid low

Washer switch worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 134,951 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

REPLACE WIPER BLADES

Pass 5 Apr 2012 126,281 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,245 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 95,118 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,880 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 70,453 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,453 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 18 May 2007 49,540 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 28,844 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 JJF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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