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WK03 HPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 HPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,076 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,916 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 92,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,992 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 87,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 17 Sep 2022 87,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,221 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 71,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,763 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 59,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Fogging Over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,512 miles

Nearside MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,890 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,596 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,596 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f head lamp level adjuster not working correctly

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,482 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,674 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 25,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,764 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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WK03 HPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK03 HPZ, 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 WK03 HPZ registered?

WK03 HPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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