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AO53 HCN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,132 mi
Last recorded98,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HCN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 98,132 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 98,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,739 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 94,739 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 94,643 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,049 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity And Bumper Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 88,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity And Bumper Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,507 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 84,507 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,365 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2020 79,328 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,766 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 69,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,338 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 67,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,141 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,986 miles

tyres wearing and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,979 miles

front nearside tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,774 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 18,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,732 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HCN, 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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AO53 HCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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