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VN03 HLC

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

173,097 mi
Last recorded173,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HLC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 173,097 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 164,140 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 164,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 154,579 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 154,578 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 147,220 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 147,220 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 138,742 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 135,232 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 135,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 126,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 118,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,950 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 116,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 104,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,763 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,568 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 89,195 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 88,121 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,129 miles

3 nails in n/s front tyre

blackthorne in sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,297 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 55,297 miles

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

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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VN03 HLC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VN03 HLC, 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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VN03 HLC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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