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HF53 JYL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,832 mi
Last recorded111,832 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 JYL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,832 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 111,752 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at the end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail has surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes either corroded or covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light inoperative

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,043 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 94,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,753 miles

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,522 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,465 miles

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

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,202 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 81,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at the rear is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,224 miles

both front headlights deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,272 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 68,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,566 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2010 30,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 15,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,673 miles

small cut in offside front tyre tread

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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HF53 JYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HF53 JYL, 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 HF53 JYL registered?

HF53 JYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is HF53 JYL safe to buy?

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