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HV03 JKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,976 mi
Last recorded182,976 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 JKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 182,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 170,669 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 170,500 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 158,112 miles

both front tyres wearing edges .........

front & rear number plates contaminated advise replacements .......

Fail 12 Feb 2018 158,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing edges .........

front & rear number plates contaminated advise replacements .......

Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,863 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .........

Pass 10 Feb 2016 132,629 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .......

Fail 10 Feb 2016 132,629 miles

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

front inner brake pads appear low .......

o/s/f tyre tread on limit .........

Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,249 miles

rear high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2014 108,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,704 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 92,702 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,605 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)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,792 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 62,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,320 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,757 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,271 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 46,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,346 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 38,346 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 24 Feb 2006 31,149 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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HV03 JKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JKX, 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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What year was HV03 JKX registered?

HV03 JKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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