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BJ53 ELX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,070 mi
Last recorded116,070 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 116,070 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front lower arm corroded both side

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

general corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2026 116,070 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front lower arm corroded both side

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

general corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,667 miles

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 113,657 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,307 miles

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

general corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,859 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened - Around rear axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 108,855 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened - Around rear axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,442 miles

Exhaust mounting defective - Mount before the tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened - Rear axle mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 104,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,474 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,268 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front wipers slight splitting

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,805 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,789 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,590 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,603 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 67,603 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 61,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 45,309 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 38,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,319 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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BJ53 ELX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ53 ELX, 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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BJ53 ELX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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