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HK53 BXJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 59,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 58,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 58,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,354 miles

slight noise from rear wheels

Fail 9 Nov 2021 57,354 miles

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

slight noise from rear wheels

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,588 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,881 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil seepage

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,453 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2018 54,443 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,414 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,886 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,298 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,767 miles

n/s rear tyre cut not to cords

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,947 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,024 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 15,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HK53 BXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 HK53 BXJ, 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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HK53 BXJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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