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HK53 BXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BXM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 115,996 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 115,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 119,915 miles

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

surface corrosion on chassis/steering and brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2017 110,668 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 110,668 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 107,632 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Dec 2016 107,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,657 miles

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Fail 18 Jan 2016 102,657 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,510 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,944 miles

exhaust rear box mount broken but system still supported

n/s/r shock absorber cover broken / loose

Fail 16 Jan 2014 93,944 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box mount broken but system still supported

n/s/r shock absorber cover broken / loose

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 139,901 miles

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 54,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 47,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,590 miles

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

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 BXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK53 BXM, 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 BXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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