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HK53 HCH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front top mount corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 75,178 miles

Brake performance not tested due to coil spring broken (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front top mount corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 66,141 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,659 miles

Exhaust Brackets Deteriorated

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Internal Adjuster Altered To Recheck Light Levels

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

Rear Tyres Worn Low In Centre Tread/ Poor Condition (Perished

Fail 24 Sep 2014 62,563 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,824 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,507 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,680 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,251 miles

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

both front tyres at 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,730 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 HCH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

HK53 HCH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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