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HJ53 YDD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,715 mi
Last recorded103,715 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 YDD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,715 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 103,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear where they are clipped on to floor and both front outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 102,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear where they are clipped on to floor and both front outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,809 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 98,809 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,722 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 94,722 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 92,833 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,790 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,408 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 88,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,573 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 83,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,854 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,100 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,909 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,393 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,389 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,659 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 YDD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YDD, 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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HJ53 YDD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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