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HV53 VAD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,555 mi
Last recorded153,555 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 VAD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 153,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 147,396 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 145,324 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear.

oil leak[s].

Fail 20 Sep 2016 145,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to offside rear.

oil leak[s].

Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 130,389 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 130,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 123,449 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 71,073 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight smell of fuel from engine area but no leak visible - recommend further investigation

Fail 22 Aug 2009 71,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight smell of fuel from engine area but no leak visible - recommend further investigation

Fail 1 Sep 2008 60,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,285 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIATING †BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,382 miles

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

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)

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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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