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2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EUR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 26 Oct 2015 91,238 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,136 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,108 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,658 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 63,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,547 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,357 miles

rear exaust box outter skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,240 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 33,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FH53 EUR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH53 EUR, 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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FH53 EUR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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