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HW53 DTO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,096 mi
Last recorded49,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DTO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,096 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,778 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,875 miles

rear nearside tyrewall badly worn cracked but not showing cords

rear offside tyrewall worn but not showing cords

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,814 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tyre wall but not considered excessive

Fail 15 Nov 2010 31,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tyre wall but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,165 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 29,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,216 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

tyre sidewalls startint to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,891 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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HW53 DTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HW53 DTO, 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 HW53 DTO registered?

HW53 DTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is HW53 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 DTO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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