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HY53 SVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,753 mi
Last recorded117,753 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 SVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

healamp plastics deteriorated. pattern faint

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

windscreen has damage outside swept area near zone a

Fail 27 Aug 2014 114,704 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn low,3mm

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

windscreen has damage outside swept area near zone a

Fail 29 Aug 2013 106,978 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,978 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,138 miles

both front headlamps lenes discoloured

near side front v rated tyre rest are all h rated.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,921 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,820 miles

SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING RACK PINION SEAL

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,234 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in tread o/s/f tyre

o/s driveshaft bearing n oisey

Fail 20 Aug 2009 65,234 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in tread o/s/f tyre

o/s driveshaft bearing n oisey

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,840 miles

H RATED TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE. V RATED FITTED TO REAR.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,776 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

steering wheel peeling

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,833 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 SVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HY53 SVE, 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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HY53 SVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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