MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both rear shock absorber covers dropped down shocker
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)
backbox hanger missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)
vehicle undersealed
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust backbox hanger snapped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front top strut mount sticking
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front top strut mount sticking
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK53 HFG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MK53 HFG, 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 MK53 HFG registered?
MK53 HFG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is MK53 HFG safe to buy?
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