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MA03 HRP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,721 mi
Last recorded115,721 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 HRP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,721 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 115,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,274 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 91,316 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 79,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low in tread

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,090 miles

Dry coolant leak at side of cylinder head (Housing)

Evidence of coolant stainage under water pump

Fail 18 Mar 2019 74,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Dry coolant leak at side of cylinder head (Housing)

Evidence of coolant stainage under water pump

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust backbox starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,555 miles

front brake pads 70% worn approximately

front headlamp lenses lightly misted up with condesation

nearside front metal brake pipe coroding

Fail 18 Mar 2015 51,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front brake pads 70% worn approximately

front headlamp lenses lightly misted up with condesation

nearside front metal brake pipe coroding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,740 miles

Nearside front flexi hose is supported by cable ties and not a securing clip, it is fully secured

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,734 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 26,710 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,444 miles

advise both rear tyre,s perished rubber

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,929 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,268 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 HRP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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