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HV53 UZN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,021 mi
Last recorded52,021 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,021 miles

195-60-v15

26% differance between rear service brake recommend brake check

Coolant leak top hose to engine ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-60-v15 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

rear silencer deteriorating

service brake 52% recommend rear brake check

water pump bearing noisy

Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,601 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking swtchedhigh pressure (2.3.3b)

rear silencer deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-60-v15 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

service brake 52% recommend rear brake check

water pump bearing noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Sep 2014 50,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,491 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,769 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,718 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,313 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 26,313 miles

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

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

2 chips in windscreen zone A

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on 2mm

Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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