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BD53 HBN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HBN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 146,330 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 146,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 143,396 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 143,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 143,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 137,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,473 miles

Front exhuast fexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 128,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhuast fexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 111,363 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,057 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006

Nearside 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 HBN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD53 HBN, 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 HBN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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