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PN03 JHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 JHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 115,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,568 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 111,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axel mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 108,078 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axel mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 104,373 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 104,373 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,467 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,577 miles

LIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPE.

NLS AND O/S HEADLAMP LENS ES POOR.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 93,577 miles

Fuel system component leaking INJECTOR (7.2.3)

LIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPE.

NLS AND O/S HEADLAMP LENS ES POOR.

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,487 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 79,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

clutch worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,565 miles

clutch worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,314 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 69,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both n/s brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,476 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 59,476 miles

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

NOISE ON ENGINE.

REAR SHOCKABSORBER COVERS DAMAGED.

SLIGHT CORROSION METAL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,443 miles

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

rear shock absorber bump stops have deteriorated and coming adrift

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 3,710 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,585 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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PN03 JHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN03 JHL, 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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PN03 JHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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