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FE53 HRW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,609 mi
Last recorded169,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HRW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 169,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking and bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air induction pipe at turbo split

fumes from engine

Fail 13 Jun 2025 169,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking and bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air induction pipe at turbo split

fumes from engine

Pass 21 May 2024 166,915 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 163,018 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 157,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2021 153,856 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 150,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight beam images poor

Pass 15 May 2019 146,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 140,614 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 134,397 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 127,196 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 127,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,082 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 111,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,285 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,299 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,654 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 69,653 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,985 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,985 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,625 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,388 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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FE53 HRW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE53 HRW, 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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FE53 HRW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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