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MH03 UJU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 UJU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 97,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 92,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,465 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise high level brake light inop advise clutch worn advise front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,600 miles

marks in windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2014 74,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

marks in windscreen

wiper arms incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges recommend attention

centrew brake light not working

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,582 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

noise on water pump bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,110 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

marks in windscreen

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,138 miles

excess travel in hand brake

Fail 5 Jun 2010 26,128 miles

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

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

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

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

excess travel in hand brake

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,068 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,271 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 10,029 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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MH03 UJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MH03 UJU, 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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MH03 UJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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