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HF53 OYT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,492 mi
Last recorded71,492 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 OYT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 71,492 miles

exhaust corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,687 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,901 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes starting too corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,047 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wipers poor but clearing enough to pass test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Off side rear Lamp cluster cracked, no white light showing, pass

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported requires re-clipping in place (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is out of shape and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hubcaps fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 58,380 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hubcaps fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,173 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked

hubcaps fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 54,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear lens cracked

hubcaps fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,238 miles

centre stop lamp is inoperative

gearbox is oily

rear service brake effort below expected average performance - rec. brake insp/service

Fail 13 Sep 2016 50,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe - half hour labour (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

centre stop lamp is inoperative

gearbox is oily

rear service brake effort below expected average performance - rec. brake insp/service

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,048 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 14,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 4,107 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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HF53 OYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 HF53 OYT, 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 HF53 OYT registered?

HF53 OYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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