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MA53 HZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,381 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped, exhaust slight rusting

Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,366 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,853 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,380 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,077 miles

NS REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTTER EDGE, OS REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

Fail 8 Jan 2013 61,077 miles

NS REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTTER EDGE, OS REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,480 miles

NS REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,480 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,946 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2010 53,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,306 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,920 miles

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

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

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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MA53 HZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA53 HZJ, 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 MA53 HZJ registered?

MA53 HZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is MA53 HZJ safe to buy?

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