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HG53 OPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,286 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 105,230 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 103,288 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 103,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 100,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover

Fail 16 Aug 2023 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,709 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 84,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,762 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,834 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass broken cover tapped up

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,398 miles

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,822 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades poor

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,484 miles

both front headlights poor

o/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracking badly on inner wall

Fail 4 Aug 2014 60,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front headlights poor

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre cracking badly on inner wall

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,421 miles

engine management light on.

offside rear handbrake cable slightly loose

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,012 miles

Engine fault light on

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,012 miles

Engine fault light on

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2011 45,679 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front wiper blade split

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,679 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades poor

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,642 miles

both front wiper blades poor

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,238 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth on legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,390 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,876 miles

rear brake apllication slightly uneven.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,514 miles

Minor scratching in zone "A" of windscreen.

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 OPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OPZ, 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 HG53 OPZ registered?

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

Is HG53 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 OPZ shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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