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BD53 PUV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

134,575 mi
Last recorded134,575 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 134,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 134,571 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 129,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,420 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 126,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,649 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 124,649 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,089 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 123,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 121,274 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 121,274 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,148 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 107,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,487 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 98,487 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,708 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,167 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 36,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,492 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,492 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,308 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 PUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 PUV, 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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What year was BD53 PUV registered?

BD53 PUV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BD53 PUV safe to buy?

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