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HK53 BXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,458 mi
Last recorded110,458 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,458 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Front grill insecure

Front wipers smear

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

Offside front headlamp condensated

Oil level low

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2015 110,458 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Front grill insecure

Front wipers smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front headlamp condensated

Oil level low

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

center stop light not working

Fail 8 Dec 2014 107,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

center stop light not working

offside rear tyre deflated

Pass 11 Dec 2013 103,764 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

air bag light not coming when ignition switched on

engine management light on

nearside mirror in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light not coming when ignition switched on

engine management light on

nearside front tyre was flat possible puncture

nearside mirror in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,544 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front wheel bearing slight rumble noise but not rough when rotating

Fail 19 Nov 2012 90,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front wheel bearing slight rumble noise but not rough when rotating

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,912 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 78,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,690 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 68,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2009 57,924 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,961 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 47,959 miles

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

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

high level brake light n/w

o/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

Fail 24 Oct 2007 44,143 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,587 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 37,587 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 BXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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