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HV03 XSB

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,712 mi
Last recorded168,712 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 168,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 168,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 157,287 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 157,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,056 miles

both headlamp lens starting to fade over and can only just make out aim patterns

Fail 8 Jun 2016 128,056 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded and broken off (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working overhead type (1.2.1b)

both headlamp lens starting to fade over and can only just make out aim patterns

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,595 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 113,595 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,825 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 103,824 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,540 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 90,540 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight bearing noise in o/s rear wheel bearing when jacked and wheel rotated.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 55,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,422 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 52,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,606 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,892 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,174 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 XSB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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