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HK53 BYC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,295 mi
Last recorded82,295 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,689 miles

surface corrosion front shock absorbers

surface corrosion metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,995 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,230 miles

small split offside front ball joint boot

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,640 miles

corrosion on both sides rear road springs

fuel filler neck downpipe at join with rubber hose damp / corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,282 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroding under wheel arch

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,352 miles

rear coil springs getting rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,706 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,704 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,993 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,836 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,808 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,159 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,097 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 BYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK53 BYC?

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What year was HK53 BYC registered?

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

Is HK53 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 BYC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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