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BG53 YAW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,813 mi
Last recorded70,813 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YAW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 70,813 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,366 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,594 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,336 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 61,333 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,916 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 57,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,563 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,882 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,190 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 27,223 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YAW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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

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