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PE03 HWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

119,645 mi
Last recorded119,645 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 119,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 116,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,767 miles

rear exhaust hanger split

Pass 26 Jun 2023 110,121 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs and n/s front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2022 106,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 101,456 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure below fuel tank

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,143 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,018 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,264 miles

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

Offside steering rack gater deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,410 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,661 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 53,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,655 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,057 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,034 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,633 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,633 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,480 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 16,173 miles

offside rear tyre punctured

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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PE03 HWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 PE03 HWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 HWJ registered?

PE03 HWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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