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PK53 HFM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

84,485 mi
Last recorded84,485 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 HFM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 84,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 83,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 83,980 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 83,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 82,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,970 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 81,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,132 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 79,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,516 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,662 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to both front and front to rear and both rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking to n/s/r tyre

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracking to n/s/r tyre

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to rear silencer

cracking to nsr tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror damaged but does not affect the view to the rear

nearside rear shock absorber protective cover insecure

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,895 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror damaged but does not affect the view to the rear

nearside rear shock absorber protective cover insecure

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,514 miles

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

f/o/s,r/o/s tyre treads low on edges and side walls cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 43,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,760 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,083 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,983 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 27,998 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,998 miles

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

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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PK53 HFM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PK53 HFM, 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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PK53 HFM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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