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DE53 HWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,369 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 104,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 94,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses dull

Fail 30 May 2019 94,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 22 May 2018 86,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight exhaust blow

Fail 22 May 2018 86,045 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,355 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2016 70,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,591 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,725 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 46,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,782 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 37,023 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2010 32,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 27,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,180 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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DE53 HWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE53 HWL, 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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DE53 HWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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