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BD53 ZDC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,109 mi
Last recorded94,109 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZDC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,109 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 94,108 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))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,049 miles

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

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

both headlamps cloudy

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,583 miles

Nearside front headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,328 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,328 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,313 miles

Front disc's slightly lipped.

Front wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,638 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,350 miles

wiper blades not effectively clearing screen

Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,818 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 33,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 ZDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

BD53 ZDC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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