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HD53 LVC

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,385 mi
Last recorded107,385 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 LVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,385 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,409 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,190 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Nov 2009 45,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,666 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f headlight braket snapped in one place

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,832 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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HD53 LVC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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