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FE53 HUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,337 mi
Last recorded104,337 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs changing ASAP !! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (Needs attention asap but the section is double skinned) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs changing ASAP !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (Needs attention asap but the section is double skinned) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 93,402 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 84,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 81,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 73,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 73,532 miles

Offside Rear Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 69,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has worn edges

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,664 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,856 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 50,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,111 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 39,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,662 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,777 miles

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

off side rear hand brake cable mounting bush cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,308 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 27,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 26,586 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 HUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HUH, 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 HUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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