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BG53 YKB

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,839 mi
Last recorded94,839 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 94,839 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Damage to lamp exposes white light. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Damage to lamp shows white light. (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp lenses hazing.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,160 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating (plastic is fogging).

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge heavily.

Offside Rear Lamp cracked.

Nearside Front STRONG ADVISE: Tyre very worn on the inner edge likely to expose cords soon.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating (plastic is fogging).

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge heavily.

Offside Rear Lamp cracked.

Nearside Front STRONG ADVISE: Tyre very worn on the inner edge likely to expose cords soon.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,899 miles

Headlamp beam patterns are scattering slightly.

Nearside front tyre tread is getting low.

Offside front wiper is smearing slightly.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,963 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 23,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

coolant on minimum

high level brake light inop

oil below minimum

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,014 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 73,023 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,023 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,501 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,217 miles

corrosion starting to underside brake pipes.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,051 miles

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

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

advise both front wipers worn

advise osr lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise both front wipers worn

advise osr lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,252 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,991 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 YKB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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