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BJ53 EOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EOU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 133,253 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides)(ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Both sides)(Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And outer sills)(Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2024 133,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides)(ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Both sides)(Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And outer sills)(Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,907 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2023 127,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 121,984 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2022 121,983 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 114,323 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under body corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (poor clearing) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 114,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under body corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (poor clearing) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 108,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker worn

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm on outer edge [1.6mm legal limit]

Oil misting around sump

Fail 7 Jun 2019 95,934 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both front indicators showing white light

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm on outer edge [1.6mm legal limit]

Oil misting around sump

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,999 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 75,571 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt frayed

both head lamp lenses deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

Fail 19 May 2017 75,571 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt frayed

both head lamp lenses deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

Pass 19 May 2016 67,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 59,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 50,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 50,774 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 40,403 miles

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

power steering pipe has signs of a rodent chewing on it, not leaking at present.

Fail 31 May 2013 40,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

power steering pipe has signs of a rodent chewing on it, not leaking at present.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,761 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 31,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,239 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,568 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,258 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 4,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,698 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 EOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BJ53 EOU, 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 EOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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