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BD53 RAX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,291 mi
Last recorded177,291 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RAX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 177,291 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 177,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 155,374 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 155,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,250 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear [stepped]

Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discs worn

offside rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,136 miles

Oil leak

off side front tyre cuts in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2010 99,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

off side front tyre cuts in tread

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,887 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 RAX registered?

BD53 RAX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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