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HW03 AEL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,147 mi
Last recorded80,147 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 AEL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,147 miles

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

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

both headlights slightly deteriorating

offside front tyre nearing 2mm

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 65,576 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,758 miles

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread (this may cause road noise from the rear)

brake pipe ferrules on ABS pump starting to corrode

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall. no cords showing when examined

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder of the tread

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,639 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,871 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 22,538 miles

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

Advise:- Nail in Offside rear tyre

Offside Front 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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HW03 AEL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW03 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW03 AEL registered?

HW03 AEL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is HW03 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 AEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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