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BD53 FKC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside & several suspension components, exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2023 101,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside & several suspension components, exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front and rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 88,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,032 miles

Coolant stains down front of engine block

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure catching rear wheel (3.5.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant stains down front of engine block

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,250 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Few coolant stains, front of engine block

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,927 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013

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

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

engine warning light on

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,009 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,854 miles

fan belts freyed slightly

water pump noisey

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,510 miles

nearside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 23 Oct 2010 46,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nearside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 46,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,918 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,637 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 21,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FKC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FKC, 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 FKC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 FKC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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