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GU53 HNE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,108 mi
Last recorded97,108 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HNE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,108 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 97,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 90,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 20 Jan 2016 84,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,663 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,863 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,037 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

engine misfiring

nearside wiper split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,878 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,123 miles

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 15 Dec 2007 31,104 miles

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)

Recommend new wiper blades

Fail 15 Dec 2007 31,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Recommend new wiper blades

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 19 Dec 2006 24,210 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 24,210 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER INSECURE

Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,666 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 22,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

PEDAL RUBBERS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR †

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

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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GU53 HNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU53 HNE, 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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GU53 HNE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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