MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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 ()
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
nearside wiper blade splitting.
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
nearside wiper blade splitting.
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,
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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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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