2003 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · HD53 FDA
2003 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 142,140 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD53 FDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 142,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD53 FDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fusion (HD53 FDA) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed radiator leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HD53 FDA Mileage History
- 06/10/2023132,028 mi
- 10/10/2024137,643 mi+5,615 mi
- 16/10/2024137,643 mi
- 25/09/2025142,098 mi+4,455 mi
- 29/09/2025142,140 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 5,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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