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HV03 NXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 NXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 107,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside reversing light in op

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre tread blocks perished

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 17 Feb 2025 107,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside reversing light in op

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre tread blocks perished

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 103,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing shoulders and close too wear bars

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing shoulders and close too wear bars

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 28 Feb 2023 100,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing shoulders and close too wear bars

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing shoulders and close too wear bars

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 4 Feb 2022 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens neds a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,760 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferral to brake pipe furred (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 90,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferral to brake pipe furred (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,200 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,320 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine area ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,320 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak Engine area ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal antislip deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,997 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,158 miles

Both headlamp lenses are poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,158 miles

Both headlamp lenses are poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,505 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Oil residue around back of engine

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,571 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,411 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 21,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,922 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 NXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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