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BD53 BDF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,746 mi
Last recorded35,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 35,746 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 35,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 35,508 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 34,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,448 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,866 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 32,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,071 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,495 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 26,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,184 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 22,832 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,776 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,211 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 4,019 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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BD53 BDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black 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 BD53 BDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 BDF registered?

BD53 BDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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