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BG53 EXH

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EXH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 108,554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,633 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 105,696 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 104,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s front inner wing o\s rear to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre brake lamp disconnected

Fail 2 Oct 2018 92,424 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded full length at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,799 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,555 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 68,555 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre stop light n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,124 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2007 29,871 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 24,392 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,392 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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BG53 EXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BG53 EXH, 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 BG53 EXH registered?

BG53 EXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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