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HJ53 OWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,437 mi
Last recorded112,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 OWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 112,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape / flat spot in tread area

Offside Front power steering hose insecure / hanging very low

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,766 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 94,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lamp faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside head lamp staring to fade

Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,155 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,675 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,972 miles

AUXILLARY DRIVE BELT IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN CLOSE TOO OR ON LEGAL LIMIT WEAR MARKERS

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s headlight beam pattern is poor

slight oil around steering pump

Fail 28 Jan 2013 58,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s headlight beam pattern is poor

slight oil around steering pump

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,660 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre perished around walls

Fail 24 Jan 2011 45,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre perished around walls

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,741 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished and 2/3 depth

o/s/f tyre low depth and sidewall perrished

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,330 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 30,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,749 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,186 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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HJ53 OWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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