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BG53 UDW

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,662 mi
Last recorded66,662 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,973 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 57,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 53,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,268 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,121 miles

osr tyre perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 44,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 42,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,799 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front wiperblades starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front wiperblades starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,045 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 UDW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BG53 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

BG53 UDW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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