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MK53 HLM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,689 mi
Last recorded27,689 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 HLM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,298 miles

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

nearside and offside front headlamp units starting to fog up

Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,282 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 20,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,327 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,962 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,395 miles

offside mirror damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,371 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,721 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 HLM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HLM, 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 MK53 HLM registered?

MK53 HLM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is MK53 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 HLM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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