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HJ53 OVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,234 mi
Last recorded144,234 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 OVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 144,234 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 127,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 127,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 110,931 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,029 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,029 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,108 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,223 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim diffused

Offside Front headlamp aim diffused

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,697 miles

both headlamp dip beam patterns defused requires attention soon

Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp dip beam patterns defused requires attention soon

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,966 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber shroud adrift

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,605 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 46,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,612 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,760 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 18,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HJ53 OVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ53 OVM, 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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HJ53 OVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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