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HK53 EAF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EAF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,814 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,625 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 97,625 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,660 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,660 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine man light on

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,595 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,595 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,046 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,889 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre outer wall perished

off side rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,618 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 42,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,098 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 EAF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EAF, 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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What year was HK53 EAF registered?

HK53 EAF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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