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PK53 HHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 79,409 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 79,409 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fitted horse shoe clip (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 77,521 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S+N/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 77,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S+N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,305 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,492 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser mount has small split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

headlamp beam is slightly hazy

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,261 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,315 miles

reverse light inoperative

Fail 22 Dec 2020 59,315 miles

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,528 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,922 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,999 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,083 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 50,069 miles

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

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

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,984 miles

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

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

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

gear box mounting starting to perish

Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,488 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking inside tread

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,481 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,793 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer tread and sidewall

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,958 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,795 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 25,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 25,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,421 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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PK53 HHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PK53 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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