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BD53 PXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,522 mi
Last recorded126,522 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 126,522 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 126,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 120,851 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 120,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure-rear

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers

Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,514 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

manufactures under trays and engine covers

Pass 14 May 2019 107,904 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

n/s and o/s door trims missing

Fail 14 May 2019 107,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

n/s and o/s door trims missing

Pass 16 May 2018 102,669 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 102,669 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 102,649 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 90,168 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim just showing image

Pass 4 May 2016 94,147 miles

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

both front wipers deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 94,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 87,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,657 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,282 miles

high level stop light inop

Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,251 miles

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

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

high level stop light inop

n/s wiper worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,579 miles

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

centre upper stop light inop

Fail 16 Jan 2012 56,576 miles

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

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

centre upper stop light inop

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,088 miles

high level stop light inop

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,701 miles

wipers torn

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,522 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,247 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,940 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 PXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PXL, 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 PXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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