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VX03 HSU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 HSU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 145,012 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 144,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,344 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 132,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 131,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 120,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 117,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,798 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,091 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops split

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,853 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 71,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 88V General (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 195/60R15H Autogrip (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,905 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 53,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,309 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,475 miles

Both rear road springs corroded at base

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,789 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,061 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,431 miles

offside driveshaft centre carrier bearing worn and noisey

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,017 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,149 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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VX03 HSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VX03 HSU, 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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What year was VX03 HSU registered?

VX03 HSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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