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HN53 KDZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,312 mi
Last recorded60,312 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 KDZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 60,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner sidewall, unrepairable 195/60/15 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall, various small cuts in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light is inop

Fail 26 Jan 2024 54,954 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner sidewall, unrepairable 195/60/15 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall, various small cuts in tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light is inop

Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,930 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (beam images not very good) (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (taped up) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (195/60x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake slight travel

Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (195/60x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear light lens cracked (taped up)

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 35,566 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

offside front shock absorber top mount nut and tread rusty (full of water)

offside rear door damaged

rear brakes release unevenly

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,213 miles

damage to offside rear door

Fail 27 Jan 2020 35,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure damaged and glass loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

damage to offside rear door

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,573 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 32,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

coolant just above minimum

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,078 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,408 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 24,856 miles

offside rear and nearside rear doors damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2012 23,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,676 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 22,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,111 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR DOOR

FRONT WIPERS SMEAR

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,061 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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HN53 KDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HN53 KDZ, 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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HN53 KDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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