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HV53 FKT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FKT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 74,820 miles

n/s front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 23 Apr 2021 74,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Apr 2020 70,855 miles

both headlamps dulled(have polished)

Fail 17 Apr 2020 70,855 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both headlamps dulled(have polished)

Pass 8 May 2019 68,984 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 65,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,812 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 63,812 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,578 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,419 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 54,419 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,716 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,716 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,299 miles

Centre rear seatbelt wont unwind

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,468 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,803 miles

Centre rear seatbelt wont unwind

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,338 miles

n/s/front brake pads look to be worn low

possible gear selection fault.vehicle leapt forward on own accord

Pass 3 May 2006 28,216 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 FKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 HV53 FKT, 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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HV53 FKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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