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HY53 RXT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,049 mi
Last recorded145,049 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 RXT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 145,049 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2016 134,307 miles

front headlamps faded

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,871 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 108,753 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low

Fail 28 May 2014 108,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,257 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,257 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

head light covers faded

very bad water leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,160 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 90,160 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 14 Nov 2011 79,437 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,845 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,032 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 27,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,941 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,173 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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HY53 RXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 HY53 RXT, 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 HY53 RXT registered?

HY53 RXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is HY53 RXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 RXT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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