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NH03 YHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,580 mi
Last recorded73,580 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 YHV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,580 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2022 73,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2021 70,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,207 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,701 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,508 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front shockers slightly corroded

limited inspection of all brake pipes due to protective coating

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,270 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 49,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,256 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 46,256 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 43,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s & n/s main ( at rear ) & o/s & n/s/f, brake pipes, undersealed, poss, corrosion started

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,418 miles

o/s & n/s main ( at rear ) & o/s & n/s/f, brake pipes, undersealed, poss, corrosion started

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 40,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,686 miles

2x f/ brake discs, slight worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,885 miles

2x front brake discs, slight worn.

f/no plate slight faded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 34,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

2x front brake discs, slight worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

f/no plate slight faded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,313 miles

front number plate starting to distort

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,367 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 YHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NH03 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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