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LS53 HRL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HRL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 68,618 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 68,618 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,231 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,172 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 61,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,331 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,331 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,530 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 54,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,993 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 41,405 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,796 miles

bonnet catch broken

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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LS53 HRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS53 HRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 HRL registered?

LS53 HRL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is LS53 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 HRL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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