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HG52 XVH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,265 mi
Last recorded100,265 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 XVH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 100,265 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NSF & OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NSF & OSF (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Top mount nut is very corroded. Likely to fail (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF & OSF lower arm dust covers are split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to legal limit of 1.6mm, Tyre tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,288 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 94,288 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet doesn't open (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,397 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge [perished] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge [perished] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,410 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge [perished] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge [perished] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,168 miles

offside headlamp dip pattern poor

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,336 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 4 Feb 2013 58,336 miles

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

offside rear tyre cuts in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,761 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,280 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 31,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,580 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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HG52 XVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG52 XVH, 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 HG52 XVH registered?

HG52 XVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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