MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
AUXILLARY DRIVE BELT IN POOR CONDITION
BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN CLOSE TOO OR ON LEGAL LIMIT WEAR MARKERS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s headlight beam pattern is poor
slight oil around steering pump
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
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s rear tyre perished around walls
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
n/s/r tyre perrished and 2/3 depth
o/s/f tyre low depth and sidewall perrished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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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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