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HG53 ZZC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ZZC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 99,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,861 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,499 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s rear shock covers

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 15 Nov 2017 95,499 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear and o/s rear shock covers

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

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,255 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,255 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,864 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 36,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,805 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 28,804 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,612 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,345 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 ZZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZZC, 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

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What year was HG53 ZZC registered?

HG53 ZZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is HG53 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 ZZC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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