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NH03 HKA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,934 mi
Last recorded134,934 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 HKA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 127,439 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,781 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 121,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,555 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush started to split ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 119,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush started to split ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 117,795 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush started to split ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side's corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 115,741 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush started to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side's split (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,835 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,266 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box holed

Rear springs corroded

coolant leak

exhaust flexi broken

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,898 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 105,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,812 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Both rear tyres badly cracked

Exhaust flexible joint poor

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear worn on edges

Powersteering pump leaking

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Signs of coolant leak

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both headlights faded badly

Both rear bump stops broken

Both rear tyres badly cracked

Engine light on

Exhaust flexible joint poor

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear worn on edges

Powersteering pump leaking

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Signs of coolant leak

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,061 miles

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,061 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2013 89,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,053 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,865 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on.

near side rear tyre tread wearing uneven

slight cut in outter wall on near side front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,995 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,449 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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NH03 HKA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NH03 HKA, 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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NH03 HKA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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