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HF53 NKD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 NKD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,843 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 21 Oct 2024 130,836 miles

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

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

Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle beam fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle beam fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,896 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,833 miles

Rear sevice braking effort low.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,034 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe chafed

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2015 102,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe chafed

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,008 miles

Wheel nut covers fitted

Offside front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,642 miles

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2013 88,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,822 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,159 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,774 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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HF53 NKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NKD, 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

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What year was HF53 NKD registered?

HF53 NKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is HF53 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 NKD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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