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FE53 HVN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,537 mi
Last recorded60,537 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 60,537 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 60,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,440 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,593 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,398 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 46,396 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split and cracked to cord in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split and cracked to cord in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,285 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 42,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,035 miles

both front head lamp beam images poor borderline pass

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 38,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,630 miles

both front head lamp beam pattern poor borderline pass

Fail 15 Feb 2016 37,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front head lamp beam pattern poor borderline pass

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,179 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,179 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,953 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 33,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,617 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 32,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,241 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 28,346 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,233 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 HVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

FE53 HVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FE53 HVN safe to buy?

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