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HV53 FMO

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FMO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015

inside mirror not fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

coolant level low

interior rear view mirror missing

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 169,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013
Pass 29 Aug 2012

offside headlight discoloured

oil leak

rear silencer damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 138,643 miles

Heavy engine oil leaks

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front outer door trim missing

Offside headlamp pattern slightly diffused

Fail 19 Aug 2011 138,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Heavy engine oil leaks

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front outer door trim missing

Offside headlamp pattern slightly diffused

Pass 18 Aug 2010 120,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,173 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)

rear shock covers detached

Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 81,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,035 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 48,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

bonnet hard to open and close due to damage

front grille adrift

Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,096 miles

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

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

bonnet hard to open and close due to damage

front grille adrift

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 FMO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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