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PK53 HJZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,310 mi
Last recorded169,310 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 HJZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 169,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 152,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 152,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,625 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 123,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,698 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 118,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,346 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 117,346 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,276 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

N/S/R nail in tyre

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

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

Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 113,099 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 113,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,459 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,014 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 108,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,857 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear shoick absorber mounting bush loose in shock absorber body

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,857 miles

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

near side rear shoick absorber mounting bush loose in shock absorber body

Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,291 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 81,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN SERIOUSLY ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN SERIOUSLY ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,041 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,784 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 HJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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