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ML03 HYP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

105,506 mi
Last recorded105,506 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 HYP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 105,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 105,503 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s to inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,608 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 102,578 miles

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,991 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 93,426 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 93,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 88,639 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 88,639 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 83,413 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 83,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 78,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 73,141 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 73,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2014 66,724 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,724 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 60,716 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 60,716 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,652 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 54,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 49,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 44,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2010 44,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,969 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel stains on engine

Pass 20 May 2008 33,860 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 33,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 28,564 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,304 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 HYP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ML03 HYP, 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 HYP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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