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HK53 BYD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,656 mi
Last recorded115,656 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 115,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 115,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,882 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 103,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,149 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 95,339 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,523 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,326 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 83,547 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,547 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,263 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,263 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside drive/shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2012 71,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside drive/shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 57,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,049 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 50,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 43,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,736 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 28,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 BYD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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