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HY53 RXO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,396 mi
Last recorded150,396 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 RXO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 150,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

both sides outer sills corroded at rear sections

Fail 7 May 2026 150,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

both sides outer sills corroded at rear sections

Pass 9 May 2025 141,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 141,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 131,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded (both)

Pass 17 May 2023 121,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal ones (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front both lower balljoint dust covers perishing

Rear axle corroded

Rear both coil springs corroded

Rear regestration plate deteriorated but legible

Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of metal ones (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 106,223 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

corrosion noted underside prescribed areas

Fail 30 Apr 2021 106,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

brake and fuel pipes covered in grease

corrosion noted underside prescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2020 102,649 miles

corrosion noted nearside and offside inner rear sill areas

steel brake and fuel pipes greased

tyres worn low and minor perishing noted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,412 miles

steel brake and fuel pipes greased

Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

steel brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 15 May 2018 92,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic headlights deteriorating

steel brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 15 May 2017 85,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic headlight deterioration noted

steel brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 16 May 2016 79,547 miles

brake pipes greased

headlights plastic deterioratimg

minor damage noted front and rear

Pass 18 May 2015 74,176 miles

steel brake pipes greased

Pass 14 May 2014 68,016 miles

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

corrosion noted offside front brake pipe

corrosion noted rear brake pipes

Fail 14 May 2014 68,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion noted offside front brake pipe

corrosion noted rear brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2013 61,828 miles

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

accident damage noted nearside front bumper cracked

Pass 16 May 2012 58,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,805 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,170 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,170 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,091 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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HY53 RXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY53 RXO, 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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HY53 RXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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