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HG53 JCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,997 mi
Last recorded148,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 JCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 148,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 146,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 141,030 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 141,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 136,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 131,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 126,388 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,692 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,869 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,306 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,555 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,555 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 14 Sep 2009 41,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,728 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,508 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 JCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HG53 JCV, 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 JCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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