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HG53 EOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,056 mi
Last recorded36,056 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 EOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,056 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 31,078 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,985 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 30,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 30,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,913 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,370 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 28,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,184 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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HG53 EOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG53 EOU, 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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HG53 EOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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