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MA03 HGE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 HGE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 121,735 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 121,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces worn thin to max limit please keep checked (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch trim to flexy hose please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to max limit please keep checked (2.7.3)

note rear brakes fail test and had to be tested at kerside weight please check out ?

Fail 1 Sep 2017 118,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces worn thin to max limit please keep checked (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch trim to flexy hose please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to max limit please keep checked (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to max 1.6 mm limit please keep checked (4.1.E.1)

note rear brakes fail test and had to be tested at kerside weight please check out ?

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,407 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inside and outside. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre wearing excessively on the inside and outside, please change soon as possible.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 113,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine malfunction light is on, please get checked.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inside and outside. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre wearing excessively on the inside and outside, please change soon as possible.

Pass 16 Jun 2015

Oil leak

note no speedo miles on clock showing

Fail 12 Jun 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

note no speedo miles on clock showing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,655 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 95,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,487 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 77,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,124 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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MA03 HGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA03 HGE, 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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MA03 HGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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