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AO53 UHA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UHA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,907 miles

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 3 Nov 2020 90,905 miles

Brake performance not tested risk of pipes failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam bushes worn

exhaust corroded/rear hanger broken

underside components heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,847 miles

Brake performance not tested risk of pipes failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam bushes worn

exhaust corroded/rear hanger broken

underside components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 87,732 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 82,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,921 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,715 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,056 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 52,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,527 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,415 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat nearside rear

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,950 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 41,950 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 35,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,843 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,045 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006

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

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 UHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHA, 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 UHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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