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HT03 PUA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,446 mi
Last recorded142,446 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 PUA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,446 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 139,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 134,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 134,125 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 130,015 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit

nearside headlamp aim beam image poor

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

offside front headlap aim beam image poor

offside front tyre worn low to legal limit

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 121,589 miles

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

body door trims missing.

both head lamp lens starting to wear.

wiper operation juddering + o/s front washer jet part blocked.

Fail 5 Oct 2013 121,589 miles

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

body door trims missing.

both head lamp lens starting to wear.

wiper operation juddering + o/s front washer jet part blocked.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,268 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inside edge

Front brake discs & pads worn.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 41,227 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,227 miles

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 25 Oct 2006 23,751 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 23,751 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 22,280 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PUA, 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 PUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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