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HV03 XVF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,733 mi
Last recorded116,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 XVF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 110,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner disc corroded and thin.

Offside Front Inner disc corroded and thin.

back engine mount split.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 102,170 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner disc corroded and thin.

Offside Front Inner disc corroded and thin.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,376 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 100,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,188 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 95,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,204 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 88,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,750 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,750 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,516 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,486 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,132 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,145 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 43,934 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,939 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 XVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

HV03 XVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is HV03 XVF safe to buy?

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