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HV53 WJA

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,666 mi
Last recorded56,666 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 WJA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 56,666 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 51,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 46,778 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 4 May 2022 46,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,537 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-body panels fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2021 45,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2020 45,319 miles

both headlamps have slight poor image

Fail 27 Apr 2020 45,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both headlamps have slight poor image

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,076 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,404 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,390 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,265 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,236 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 41,236 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,715 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

poor beam patterns

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,085 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn TO LIMIT

Offside rear tyre very low on tread

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,711 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,826 miles

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 WJA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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