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HK53 BZP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BZP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,188 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Injector seal(s) leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 102,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Injector seal(s) leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 95,928 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2018 83,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 83,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2017 70,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

bottom gearbox stabilizer bush is slightly worn

slight oil leak from gearbox unit

Pass 23 May 2016 57,340 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 57,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,438 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,226 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,226 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,775 miles

brake pipes rusty

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 45,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes rusty

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,774 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,048 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,899 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 BZP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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