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RN53 HKW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,913 mi
Last recorded68,913 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 HKW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,913 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 68,836 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 68,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 66,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 63,834 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,437 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 60,437 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,071 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil filter corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,047 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,046 miles

Both headlamp aim images weak

Both rear and o/s/f tyres cut and perished.

Exhaust metal hangers corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 43,046 miles

Both headlamp aim images weak

Both rear and o/s/f tyres cut and perished.

Exhaust metal hangers corroded

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 15 Dec 2014 40,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 34,081 miles

both wipers starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,768 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,305 miles

passenger rear and both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,452 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,187 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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RN53 HKW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RN53 HKW, 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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What year was RN53 HKW registered?

RN53 HKW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 HKW safe to buy?

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