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YH53 HXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,740 mi
Last recorded63,740 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,740 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 63,738 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,030 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 54,030 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,847 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 40,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,017 miles

Front Headlamp lens require polishing or replacement, beam pattern effected

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,244 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Require polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight miss fire on idle

Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,596 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 34,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid kinked pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,572 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,890 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 24,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,061 miles

near side front tyre outer and inner edge tread splitting away

Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,572 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,322 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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YH53 HXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH53 HXV, 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

How do I check the history of YH53 HXV?

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What year was YH53 HXV registered?

YH53 HXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YH53 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 HXV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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