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BG53 FPO

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,958 mi
Last recorded123,958 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 123,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2015 61,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,252 miles

child set insecure

o/s/f tyre perished and has small splits on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,857 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 30,857 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,277 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low / starting to crack in places

Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,986 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around tread area

Pass 7 Jan 2010 17,321 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 12,496 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 9,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2008 9,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2007 6,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,378 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 FPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

BG53 FPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BG53 FPO safe to buy?

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