MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 ?
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 ?
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.
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.
Oil leak
note no speedo miles on clock showing
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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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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