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BG53 FMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,188 mi
Last recorded83,188 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,188 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure.

Rear axle beam bushes worn.

Fail 6 Nov 2019 83,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure.

Rear axle beam bushes worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,239 miles

both front tyres wearing and perished on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,271 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,552 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,046 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 36,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,371 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 33,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,640 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 30,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,029 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,865 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,903 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 FMU 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 75%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

BG53 FMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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