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HV53 UZB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UZB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 124,795 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

poor headlight beam images

various damage around bodywork

Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,891 miles

Nearside and Offside headlamp covers frosted and slightly poor headlamp beam patterns.

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorber covers insecure.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 109,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres on 2mmm and scrubbed on outside edges.

Nearside and Offside headlamp covers frosted and slightly poor headlamp beam patterns.

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear shock absorber covers insecure.

Nearside and Offside wiper blades torn on ends.

Offside rear tyre cut in tread area.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,993 miles

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

damage to o/s/r wing/bumper and n/s/r door

o/s mirror casing missing

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers dust shrouds insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak from front of engine area

damage to o/s/r wing/bumper and n/s/r door

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn very low

o/s mirror casing missing

o/s/r shock absorber damp/oily

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box securing bracket corroded/broken(will weld)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shock absorbers dust shrouds insecure

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,245 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/f inner brake pad looks low

screw in n/s/r tyre,and worn low on outer edge and very low on pressure

various damage to bodywork

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,339 miles

damage to o/s/r corner of car & n/s/r door

Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r corner of car & n/s/r door

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,231 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres low tread

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres low tread (2.5mm)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2007 43,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,760 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,818 miles

stone chip zone b front screen

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 UZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UZB, 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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What year was HV53 UZB registered?

HV53 UZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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