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MK53 HGE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,534 mi
Last recorded62,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 HGE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 62,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 62,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 59,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,939 miles

nearside front tyre JUST on legal limit

Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre JUST on legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,225 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 39,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,193 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 29,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 28,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,359 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2008 25,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 HGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK53 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

MK53 HGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is MK53 HGE safe to buy?

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