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MC03 HYK

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,161 mi
Last recorded134,161 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 HYK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2019 134,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 123,286 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 123,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,646 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,649 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 97,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)

advise osf tyre worn inside edge advise coolant leak from osf pipe on chassis leg

advise osr tyre has cracks no cords

Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,455 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)

advise osf tyre worn inside edge advise coolant leak from osf pipe on chassis leg

advise osr tyre has cracks no cords

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,011 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,011 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,598 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,060 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 48,542 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,542 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 40,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,811 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,076 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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MC03 HYK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc 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 MC03 HYK, 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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MC03 HYK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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