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BD53 PPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,549 mi
Last recorded128,549 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 118,984 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 108,563 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 108,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,957 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,472 miles

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

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,728 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,686 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,734 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,709 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 42,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center brake light not working

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,225 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,202 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 PPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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