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HK53 HDV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,282 mi
Last recorded137,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,282 miles

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

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

little travel left on parking brake

slight blow on exhaust pipe

Fail 23 Jul 2018 137,128 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

little travel left on parking brake

slight blow on exhaust pipe

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,176 miles

both rear shocker dust covers detached.

child seat fitted to n/s/rear.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,498 miles

both rear schocker dust covers detached.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

screen chipped.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 109,497 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack. (2.3.3b)

both rear schocker dust covers detached.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

screen chipped.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 102,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,979 miles

injector seal leaking on engine

Fail 22 Aug 2014 90,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

injector seal leaking on engine

Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,451 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,451 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,764 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,489 miles

both offside and nearside front wiper blades beginning to smear

Fail 16 Oct 2006 22,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

NOTE spare tyre is a space saver

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

both off side and near side front wipers beginning to smear

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 HDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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