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HG53 VNK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VNK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front headlamps cloudy

Gearbox mounting defective small splits ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml not illuminating (pre 2008) diesel

reversing lights not working

Pass 6 Dec 2024 66,913 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

eml not illuminating (pre 2008) diesel

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

eml not operating (pre 2008) diesel

reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,327 miles

Front both headlamps cloudy

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 13 Jun 2022 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both headlamps cloudy

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 12 May 2020 54,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 54,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 48,610 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 48,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 45,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,173 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,365 miles

bonnet stay missing

fuel injector compression leak under bonnet.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 39,234 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 37,133 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,579 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,974 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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HG53 VNK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HG53 VNK, 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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HG53 VNK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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