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BG53 UHC

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,342 miles

Centre rear seatbelt does not retract

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 118,342 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working Both offside and centre (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre rear seatbelt does not retract

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,561 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,308 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Feb 2013 89,349 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 80,109 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 80,109 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,629 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,612 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise offside front tyre has cut to inner side wall not showing cords

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

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 61,353 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wing damaged

rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,353 miles

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

n/s/f wing damaged

rear shockabsorbers weak

Fail 19 Oct 2007 44,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,303 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,448 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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UHC, 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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BG53 UHC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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