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HK53 BZO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

122,773 mi
Last recorded122,773 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BZO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 122,773 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 122,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box holed

Pass 24 Feb 2025 121,834 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 121,832 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak on near side front metal brake pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, [corroded]. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 120,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,154 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 116,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,221 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 114,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,035 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 112,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 108,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,975 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust Hanger Snapped But System Secure

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,967 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,603 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 87,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,371 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,108 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 75,207 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

noise from water pump area!

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

noise from water pump area!

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 61,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,799 miles

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 27 Oct 2008 40,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,290 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 BZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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