MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres worn to excess
front brake pads worn to excess
rear chassis legs corroded
rear inner sills corroded
rear brake performance low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear brake performance low
o/s/r tyre worn to excess
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
o/s/r tyre worn to excess
front brake pads 75% worn
n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
headlamp aim image weak
battery corrosion visable ( not serious )
n/s/r tyre tread getting low
windscreen chipped
o/s/r tyre tread getting low
windscreen chipped
n/s/r tyre tread low
windscreen chipped
n/s/r tyre tread getting low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 VML is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 VML, 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 VML registered?
HG53 VML is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is HG53 VML safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG53 VML shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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