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RN03 HLE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,350 mi
Last recorded178,350 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 HLE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 178,350 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides close to rear axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread depths 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2022 169,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 161,723 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 153,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 146,147 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 144,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 142,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn ( raised tread) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 137,133 miles

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Offside Front Coil sprig is corroded and starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front side light is getting dim

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,444 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 91,444 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,294 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 66,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,415 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 42,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,912 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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RN03 HLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN03 HLE, 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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RN03 HLE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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