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AO53 HBH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,989 mi
Last recorded113,989 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HBH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,639 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 113,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 112,329 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 112,329 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,994 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 110,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 109,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 109,232 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,987 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 102,948 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,906 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,576 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 83,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,875 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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AO53 HBH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO53 HBH, 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 AO53 HBH registered?

AO53 HBH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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