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AV53 HLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,215 mi
Last recorded104,215 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,215 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Sep 2017 90,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,192 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,286 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,286 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,709 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brrake lamp inop..presumed disconnected

Fail 12 Sep 2013 70,841 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brrake lamp inop..presumed disconnected

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,154 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 59,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,613 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,218 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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AV53 HLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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