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BG53 WHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,662 mi
Last recorded99,662 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,662 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 99,652 miles

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,251 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2017 90,038 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,825 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 85,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak Expansion bottle deteriorated. ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,738 miles

Front Exhaust weakened at flexi, but not blowing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner drive shaft seal has a slight mist of oil.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,872 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,975 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,863 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 WHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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