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HD53 LUO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,092 mi
Last recorded146,092 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 LUO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 146,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 146,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Rear reflector missing BOTH (1.5.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 144,119 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear inner wheel rim damaged

rear fog light damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2016 144,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear inner wheel rim damaged

rear fog light damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2015 142,739 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,079 miles

o\s\r lamp damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2015 138,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o\s\r lamp damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2014 125,592 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,592 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 113,127 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,768 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,034 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,490 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 15 Jan 2008 51,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,333 miles

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

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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HD53 LUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HD53 LUO, 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 HD53 LUO registered?

HD53 LUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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