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HJ53 PHF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,357 mi
Last recorded112,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 PHF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 112,357 miles

Rear Sub frame undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2026 112,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub frame undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2025 110,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 108,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 105,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,233 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,420 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 99,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,340 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,492 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,498 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,060 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 51,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,326 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 49,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 29,503 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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HJ53 PHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ53 PHF, 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 HJ53 PHF registered?

HJ53 PHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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