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BF53 LDJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,051 mi
Last recorded102,051 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LDJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,051 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 95,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 92,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,554 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 78,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,416 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,069 miles

bonnet catch needs looking at

Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,794 miles

Rear number plate backing coming adrift

Fail 4 Sep 2009 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate backing coming adrift

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,087 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,628 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,377 miles

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

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

wiper blades dragging

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 LDJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LDJ, 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 LDJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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