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FH53 SYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 SYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,786 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 70,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 69,180 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2016 67,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,893 miles

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,536 miles

corrosion and grease on both front brake pipes

n/s/f tyre on wear indicators

Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,398 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,470 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,440 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,665 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 33,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,764 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 18,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,668 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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FH53 SYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SYW, 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 FH53 SYW registered?

FH53 SYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FH53 SYW safe to buy?

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