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HK53 BYG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,691 mi
Last recorded103,691 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BYG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 103,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 103,445 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 85,103 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 55,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,237 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 45,236 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S Mirror glass taped into position

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 32,369 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 30,118 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,307 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 26,307 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,569 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,761 miles

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

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

bonnet catch tight to open

surface corrosion on underside and compoents,

Pass 14 Oct 2008 7,138 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,604 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 6,604 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 6,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,253 miles

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

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 BYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc 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 BYG, 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 BYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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