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BD53 UGR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,220 mi
Last recorded94,220 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UGR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 94,220 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 94,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch trim insecure.DONE. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,071 miles

Both rear tyres wearing outer edges/cracking

Front headlamps poor beam pattern

Offside front drop link slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing outer edges/cracking

Front headlamps poor beam pattern

Offside front drop link slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,352 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking on side walls

Rear exhaust brackets rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking on side walls

Rear exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,396 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 33,486 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 33,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 30,476 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 30,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,888 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 29,888 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,705 miles

Slight dent on inner edge of nearside front wheel rim

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,477 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,828 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

long hand brake travel

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 UGR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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