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AO53 HTA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,488 mi
Last recorded60,488 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HTA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 60,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,538 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,729 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,721 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,442 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,478 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,201 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,430 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 18,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,461 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 HTA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

AO53 HTA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AO53 HTA safe to buy?

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