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HN53 EWG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 EWG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 128,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,096 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,514 miles

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

offside + nearside headlight beam pattern output slightly low

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside + nearside headlight beam pattern output slightly low

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 98,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,702 miles

Headlight lenses deteriated

Fail 5 Nov 2012 85,702 miles

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

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

Headlight lenses deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,573 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 69,568 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 60,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,083 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 59,754 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,754 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,705 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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HN53 EWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN53 EWG, 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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HN53 EWG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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