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MK53 HFG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,376 mi
Last recorded108,376 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 HFG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 108,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,073 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)

backbox hanger missing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

vehicle undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2016 103,666 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,836 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,333 miles

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

nearside front top strut mount sticking

Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 61,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,366 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 56,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,141 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 51,140 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,043 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,996 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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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.

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