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HG53 VAX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,828 mi
Last recorded105,828 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 105,828 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2017 105,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 26 May 2016 98,197 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 98,191 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 95,605 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 95,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp is misted

Pass 16 May 2013 83,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight roughness to o/s/f bearing

Pass 16 May 2012 76,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 68,422 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 60,702 miles

slight roughness to both o/s/f+rear bearings

Pass 12 May 2009 50,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,575 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 32,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,746 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 VAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

HG53 VAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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