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AO53 HTF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,533 mi
Last recorded51,533 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 51,533 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 51,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,927 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 42,927 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,438 miles

front & rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2015 33,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 25,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,155 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,279 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,116 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 4,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 4,877 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 HTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO53 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

AO53 HTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AO53 HTF safe to buy?

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