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MK53 HTL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,669 mi
Last recorded93,669 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 HTL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,669 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,438 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,732 miles

Rear axle beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2018 68,990 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,035 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 May 2011 36,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,288 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,630 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 HTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HTL, 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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MK53 HTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is MK53 HTL safe to buy?

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