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AV53 HHF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,081 mi
Last recorded140,081 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HHF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 140,081 miles

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

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

gearbox mount worn

Fail 22 Jan 2019 140,074 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

gearbox mount worn

Pass 9 Jan 2018 125,791 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf +osf (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf+osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 112,817 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 112,813 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,356 miles

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Fail 8 Jan 2016 109,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,363 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,110 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 76,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,178 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AV53 HHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV53 HHF, 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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AV53 HHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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