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AO53 OVH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,839 mi
Last recorded132,839 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OVH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,839 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 132,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 120,471 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 112,442 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 112,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 102,450 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,995 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 95,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 88,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,761 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,017 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,926 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,849 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 OVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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