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HV53 NVT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,769 mi
Last recorded99,769 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NVT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking present..

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking badly,small cuts present,worn on outer edge..Recommend replace.. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings..

rear most section of exhaust heat shield slightly loose to fixings..

Fail 9 Oct 2019 99,631 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking present..

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking badly,small cuts present,worn on outer edge..Recommend replace.. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings..

rear most section of exhaust heat shield slightly loose to fixings..

Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,169 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 91,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,261 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 71,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,640 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,126 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 13 Sep 2012 49,013 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,969 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,071 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,999 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 NVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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