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HV53 FKF

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,354 mi
Last recorded38,354 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,354 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 38,354 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,496 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,490 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,206 miles

aux belt perished

o/s/r tyre perished but no cords exposed

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,885 miles

Offside rear tyre tread perishing / no cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,886 miles

o/s/r tyre perrishing

rear exhaust box mount corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,292 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 29,683 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,683 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,285 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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HV53 FKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV53 FKF, 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 HV53 FKF registered?

HV53 FKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HV53 FKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 FKF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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