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HV03 XUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,519 mi
Last recorded108,519 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,519 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front crossmember getting rusty

rear shock absorber covers broken

Fail 21 Nov 2016 108,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front crossmember getting rusty

rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,414 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 89,045 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 5 Feb 2015

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,206 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,883 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,800 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,780 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,850 miles

all tyres perished

child seat fitted to o/s/r, seatbelt not checked

front brake pads very low

Fail 15 Feb 2010 75,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres perished

child seat fitted to o/s/r, seatbelt not checked

Pass 26 May 2009 73,566 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,557 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

bonnet stiff in operation

n/s/r inner tyre wall slight damage

Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,504 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 XUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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