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HV03 FJE

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,313 mi
Last recorded104,313 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 FJE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,325 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,278 miles

coolant level low

front wiper blades slight noisy

rear bumper offside slight damaged

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 90,241 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

front wiper blades slight noisy

rear bumper offside slight damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,545 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 78,123 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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 30 May 2012 68,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight crash damage offside rear,bumper secure

Fail 30 May 2012 68,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight crash damage offside rear,bumper secure

Fail 3 Jun 2011 59,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

N/S/R Wheel bearing slight roughness

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

auxcillary belt deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

N/S/R Wheel bearing slight roughness

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

auxcillary belt deteriated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,646 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,646 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,835 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2008 29,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,808 miles

rear no plate faded

Fail 12 Apr 2007 23,808 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate faded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,491 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 17,491 miles

Nearside Rear 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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HV03 FJE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HV03 FJE, 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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HV03 FJE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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