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BG53 FAM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,129 mi
Last recorded62,129 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FAM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,129 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 62,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 61,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,592 miles

Coolant leak Reservoir cap leaking ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 60,592 miles

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

Coolant leak Reservoir cap leaking ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,920 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 57,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,866 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,734 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,038 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 35,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,028 miles

center stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,416 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked and perished and in poor condition

both rear tyres on 2mm

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,910 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 FAM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

BG53 FAM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 FAM safe to buy?

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