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ML03 HVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 HVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,062 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,809 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 82,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

head lamps slightly dull

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,547 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 79,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,988 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

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

Rear both tyres cracking on walls

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,010 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,010 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 66,027 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,549 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 34,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,435 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 25,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,468 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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ML03 HVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML03 HVE, 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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ML03 HVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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