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HV53 KGE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

177,235 mi
Last recorded177,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 177,235 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 177,235 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 169,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Power steering hose also has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 169,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Power steering hose also has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 161,122 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage also hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 161,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose/ wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage also hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 150,939 miles

Both Rear Tyres Tread Distorted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 150,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Both Rear Tyres Tread Distorted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 138,890 miles

Fuel stain lower filler pipe to tank

Fail 3 Jul 2017 138,890 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear close to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking Pump/hose/pipe area (2.3.3b)

Fuel stain lower filler pipe to tank

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,315 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe/hose connection damp/stain (7.2.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 127,315 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe/hose connection damp/stain (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 106,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,204 miles

Coolant leak

fuel filler kneck corroded and has slight misting

Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,204 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

fuel filler kneck corroded and has slight misting

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,161 miles

Both headlamps have a very blurred pattern.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,260 miles

Nearside headlamp motor noisy

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

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

Front brakes require checking 3,000 miles?

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside & offside headlamps deteriorating

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

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

Washer bottle cap broken

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,314 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,314 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,087 miles

noise in engine

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,179 miles

Rear seats folded down, only partial test of seat belts

Fail 25 Jul 2007 37,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 23,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 23,468 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 KGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KGE, 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 KGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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