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HV53 UZG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,782 mi
Last recorded183,782 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 183,782 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE INNER RACK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT LEGAL ONLY AND BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 179,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s front cv boots and ball joint rubbers perished

n/s and o/s rear handbrake clips deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2014 179,091 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s and o/s front cv boots and ball joint rubbers perished

n/s and o/s rear handbrake clips deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 173,309 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2012 155,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

offside front headlamp lens starting to fade

Pass 26 Oct 2012 155,580 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

offside front headlamp lens starting to fade

Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,669 miles

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,057 miles

Nearside rear & Offside rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,093 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,983 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 35,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,638 miles

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

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 UZG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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