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HK53 BYJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,712 mi
Last recorded126,712 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 126,712 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 126,711 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 123,656 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective bushes worn ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 123,656 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective bushes worn ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,025 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 119,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,652 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective slight play in front bush ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine injector chuffing noise

Fail 22 Nov 2022 114,652 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective slight play in front bush ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine injector chuffing noise

Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,961 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 109,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector chuffing

Pass 28 Nov 2020 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 101,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 101,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,152 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 91,140 miles

front brake pads low.

Fail 11 Nov 2017 91,140 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front brake pads low.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,505 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 76,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,441 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,421 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,349 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,407 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,376 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,611 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,406 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 BYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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