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BD53 BGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,534 miles

Both head lights deteriorated [poor pattern]

Nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 79,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Both head lights deteriorated [poor pattern]

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

Nearside front outer tyre wall damage

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,653 miles

Both head lights deteriorating

Horn is weak

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 77,653 miles

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

Both head lights deteriorating

Horn is weak

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,141 miles

27% brake imbalance rear axle

Horn is weak

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,435 miles

Low readings from nearside + offside rear service brake

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,118 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,043 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,559 miles

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,444 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 50,444 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 37,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,970 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 BGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BGV, 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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BD53 BGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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