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EK53 HMX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,595 mi
Last recorded152,595 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 152,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 145,779 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 145,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 127,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working NEW BULB FITTED ON TEST (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working NEW BULB FITTED ON TEST (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 115,524 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,161 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,161 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,349 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 81,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,209 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 75,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,100 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,014 miles

Could not check rear seatbelts properly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,267 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,753 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,657 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,236 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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EK53 HMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK53 HMX, 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 EK53 HMX registered?

EK53 HMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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