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BJ53 JYV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,228 mi
Last recorded77,228 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front head lamp plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox lower rearward mounting rearward bush small splits

nearside front and offside front brake hose ferrules and pipes corroded

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers upper plastic covers broke away

rear bumper nearside rear corner area damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2018 77,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front head lamp plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox lower rearward mounting rearward bush small splits

nearside front and offside front brake hose ferrules and pipes corroded

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers upper plastic covers broke away

rear bumper nearside rear corner area damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2017 67,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 67,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,680 miles

Front Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion on metal brake pipe

Nearside Wiper blade split at both ends

Offside Front Surface corrosion on metal brake pipe

Offside Rear Brake sticks on slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 49,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,414 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013

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

off side front tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,171 miles

high level brake light not working

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 25,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 24,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,176 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 JYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JYV, 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 JYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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