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HW03 AET

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 AET
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,425 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 105,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Filmed over (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,801 miles

coolant level low

nearside rear shock casing worn

Fail 27 Sep 2016 93,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

coolant level low

Pass 18 Apr 2015 71,584 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

noise in near side rear brake drum

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,498 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 51,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,543 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,940 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 31,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,074 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,211 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 25,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 19,836 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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HW03 AET is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HW03 AET, 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 HW03 AET registered?

HW03 AET is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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