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HK53 BYB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,691 mi
Last recorded79,691 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,691 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and offside rear on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,392 miles

both front tyres on wear indicators

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,675 miles

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

chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,177 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,810 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 40,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,918 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 BYB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

Is HK53 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 BYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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