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BD53 UTV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

99,523 mi
Last recorded99,523 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UTV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,523 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 99,519 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 98,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 95,539 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 95,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing Both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 92,932 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 90,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust starting to split

Pass 25 May 2021 83,116 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 May 2021 82,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,679 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 75,645 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,614 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,613 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,316 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 64,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,118 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,979 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition.

Coolant leak.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,979 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition.

Coolant leak.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,214 miles

both rear tyres perrished and worn on edges but are not full depth

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,759 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,369 miles

rear exhaust very corroded and slight blows

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 51,425 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,975 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,612 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 34,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

BD53 UTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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