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HW03 DXR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,147 mi
Last recorded126,147 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 126,147 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 125,988 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 121,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,103 miles

Coolant below minimum level

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 111,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Base of dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Base of dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush has become unbonded (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant below minimum level

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers, slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 105,821 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak o/s of engine bay ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end, recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers, slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise, parking brake lever travel

engine oil level on MIN

service brake performance 50%, mot pass mark 50%, recommend check,, (rear foot brake performances low)

Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,955 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,449 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 94,440 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front lower,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded check / replace (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level, close to min,, recommend check

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber casing/covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 66,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,162 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,945 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre near wear band indicator

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise nearside front tyre near wear band indicator

advise offside rear tyre near wear band indicator

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,023 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,267 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,843 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,902 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,662 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,402 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 DXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

HW03 DXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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