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HV03 SFX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,198 mi
Last recorded98,198 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 SFX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,198 miles

Both rear axel bushes deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 98,198 miles

Both rear axel bushes deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm signs of movement

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 94,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm signs of movement

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,255 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,254 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 84,934 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,286 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 77,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,805 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,972 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,876 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,674 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on outer edge , areas on legal limit

slight imbalance on front brakes

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2007 27,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on outer edge , areas on legal limit

slight imbalance on front brakes

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2006 20,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,830 miles

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

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

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 SFX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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