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BF53 GHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,137 mi
Last recorded93,137 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,137 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis axle mounting bush excess play (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis axle mounting bush excess play (2.4.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

eml on

Fail 19 Aug 2014 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

eml on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,683 miles

fuel injectors blowing

n/s front tyre worn on edge and nail in tread

Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge and nail in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,573 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 nails in n/s/f tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr door stiff to open from outside car

Fail 18 Aug 2012 59,834 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 44,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,572 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,477 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 31,476 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,668 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 18,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,412 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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BF53 GHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF53 GHG, 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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BF53 GHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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