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HD53 JXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,810 mi
Last recorded125,810 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 JXB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 125,810 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear underside

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes corroded & front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres cracking/perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer half of tread, 2mm remaining at lowest point. 195/60 R15 "Pirelli" (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside exterior mirror casing slightly loose, not affecting rear view

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying to belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer half of tread, 3mm remaining at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 121,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes corroded & front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side front lenses very foggy in appearance causing poor headlamp beam pattern, cleaned & polished lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres cracking/perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer half of tread, 2mm remaining at lowest point. 195/60 R15 "Pirelli" (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside exterior mirror casing slightly loose, not affecting rear view

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying to belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer half of tread, 3mm remaining at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 115,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,260 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

headlights cloudy

Fail 13 Mar 2018 110,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

headlights cloudy

no coolent

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,173 miles

Both front lower ball joints dust covers slightly damaged

Damage to nearside rear door

coolant below minimum

headlights cloudy

Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front lower ball joints dust covers slightly damaged

Damage to nearside rear door

coolant below minimum

headlights cloudy

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,398 miles

n/s/f ball joint dust cover has small pin hole in it

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,147 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 76,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,036 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre close to legal limit in places

rear exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,794 miles

front wipers split on ends

w/screen slight damage

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,977 miles

w/screen slight damage

Fail 20 Mar 2008 22,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

w/screen slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,392 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 14,050 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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HD53 JXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HD53 JXB, 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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HD53 JXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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