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HK52 WDY

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

89,774 mi
Last recorded89,774 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 WDY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,774 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Fail 10 Nov 2023 89,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Fail 25 Sep 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,898 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 87,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 85,618 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended can not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 83,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,032 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2018 80,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,145 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 79,145 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,576 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,497 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,509 miles

Gearbox driveshaft oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,509 miles

Gearbox driveshaft oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,828 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,045 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 12,229 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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HK52 WDY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK52 WDY, 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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HK52 WDY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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