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CV53 HXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,507 mi
Last recorded54,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,507 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))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 54,507 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,735 miles

front & rear suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2021 53,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front & rear suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,586 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 53,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front bumper split

Nearside Front wing door and bumper marked

Nearside Rear bumper marked and slight damage

Offside Rear bumper marked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,952 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 52,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,299 miles

Corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Rear Light corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,299 miles

Corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Light corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake lines are lightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 51,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake lines are lightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,201 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 43,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,813 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 24,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,076 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,123 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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CV53 HXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CV53 HXW, 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 CV53 HXW registered?

CV53 HXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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