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HV53 UYR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,468 mi
Last recorded124,468 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UYR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 124,468 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 124,468 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,078 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,245 miles

Front discs are worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre low

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Slight steering rack leak

Fail 4 Aug 2021 107,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front discs are worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre low

Nearside rear tyre low

No oil on dipstick

Offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight steering rack leak

Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,588 miles

Air intake pipe temporarily repaired.

Exhaust mounting points rusty.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Air intake pipe temporarily repaired.

Exhaust mounting points rusty.

Headlights misty.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,749 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer side wall.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 80,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer side wall.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,852 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective suspension arm bolt short (2.5.A.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,891 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 65,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 51,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,179 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,930 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,746 miles

front tyres 3mm

oil drips on sump pos seep from c/shaft main pulley seal

Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,746 miles

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

front tyres 3mm

oil drips on sump pos seep from c/shaft main pulley seal

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,124 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,980 miles

minor damage @ front o/s bumper rubbing strip etc

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 16,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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