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FE53 HVL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,253 mi
Last recorded73,253 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 73,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,588 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe starting to pitt

o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,588 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r steel brake pipe starting to pitt

o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,759 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,255 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 33,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 28,371 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE53 HVL, 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 FE53 HVL registered?

FE53 HVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FE53 HVL safe to buy?

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