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FV53 HTO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,453 mi
Last recorded69,453 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HTO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,453 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 69,451 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coolant low

engine oil below minimum level

Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,036 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 50,431 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,958 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,142 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,142 miles

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,824 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,824 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,270 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,724 miles

center rear seat belt jammed

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,345 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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FV53 HTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV53 HTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 HTO registered?

FV53 HTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is FV53 HTO safe to buy?

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