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VK03 HHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,859 mi
Last recorded88,859 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 HHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 88,859 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly putting brake light on instead (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

co emissions only just passed test in the allotted time frame advise attention

exhaust heatshield loose

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,836 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,340 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,926 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2019 79,925 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod 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))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,997 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear axle footbrake efforts (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,742 miles

both near side tyres scrubbed outer side wall

build up of oil on steering rack

near side rear tyre worn to 3 mm

off side lower ball joint rubber poor condition

slight exhaust blow rear joint

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,742 miles

build up of oil on steering rack

near side rear tyre worn to 3 mm

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both near side tyres scrubbed outer side wall

off side lower ball joint rubber poor condition

slight exhaust blow rear joint

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 73,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,947 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

offside and nearside bump stops in bad condition

offside rear tyre v rated and the other three are h rated

underneath corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 70,947 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

offside and nearside bump stops in bad condition

offside rear tyre v rated and the other three are h rated

underneath corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,391 miles

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

headlight lenses cloudy

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

o/s/r tyre v rated others h rated

slight signs of leakage on power steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,876 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,276 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,471 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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VK03 HHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VK03 HHL, 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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VK03 HHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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