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HG53 OFU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,212 mi
Last recorded61,212 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 OFU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 61,212 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 61,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,598 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,472 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,700 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,254 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,514 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 42,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,378 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 OFU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG53 OFU?

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What year was HG53 OFU registered?

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

Is HG53 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 OFU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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