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HK53 BYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,963 mi
Last recorded180,963 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BYM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 180,963 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front ball joint and offside track rod end ball joint covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 180,963 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front ball joint and offside track rod end ball joint covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2017 110,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (195/60r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (195/65r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' will need repairing or replacing asap (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 171,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres bold on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 171,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 162,339 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Pass 1 Oct 2014 153,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine stabalizer rubber bush worn.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 153,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine stabalizer rubber bush worn.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 145,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre sidewall sight damage

rear lower gear box mount excessive play

slight damge to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2013 145,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre sidewall sight damage

rear lower gear box mount excessive play

slight damge to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,731 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 141,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,850 miles

All road wheel have been replaced by steel wheels at time of test. ( all tyres checked )

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper blade has started to fall apart.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 133,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper blade has started to fall apart.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 117,952 miles

2 screw/ nails in nearside rear tyre tread.

Both front headlamp lenses are deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on tread on outer tread band.

Offside front tyre inner sidewall is starting to split in several places.

Screw / nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,916 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 108,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 103,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,774 miles

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

advise both front wipers poor condition

washer jets missing screen- one ok

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 BYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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