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BG53 WZC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,635 mi
Last recorded106,635 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WZC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 106,635 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 102,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 99,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 95,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 95,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 90,411 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 2 Jun 2020 81,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 76,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 70,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,319 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,319 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,763 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,605 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 52,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,851 miles

front brake pipes,suspension components,coilsprings corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes,suspension components,coilsprings corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,379 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,784 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,419 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 WZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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