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HK53 BXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,794 mi
Last recorded135,794 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 135,794 miles

auxilary drive belt worn

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Aug 2020 135,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

auxilary drive belt worn

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2019 128,894 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi joint worn

headlamp images becoming poor

rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Aug 2019 128,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi joint worn

headlamp images becoming poor

rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Sep 2018 118,171 miles

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

Coolant leak Expansion tank and cap ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 118,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aim image wrong (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aim image wrong (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak Expansion tank and cap ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 108,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,197 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,291 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 79,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,576 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,404 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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HK53 BXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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