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BJ53 KBV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,131 mi
Last recorded126,131 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,131 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,701 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment.

lower headlamp mounting is damaged on the offside .

offside front tyre is worn on the inner tread.

offside front wing damaged.

run out at the offside front inner wheel rim.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 120,701 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise handbrake adjustment.

lower headlamp mounting is damaged on the offside .

offside front tyre is worn on the inner tread.

offside front wing damaged.

reverse lamp is not functioning on the nearside

run out at the offside front inner wheel rim.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,582 miles

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

corrosion developing at nearside front brake pipe

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside rear wheel bearings noisy, attention advised

wear developing at inner tread of offside front tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2019 110,582 miles

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

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

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

corrosion developing at nearside front brake pipe

offside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside rear wheel bearings noisy, attention advised

wear developing at inner tread of offside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,474 miles

corrosion developing at nearside front brake pipe

front registration plate beginning to deteriorate

front windscreen wiper blades beginning to split

noise/wear developing at offside rear hub bearings

offside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate

Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,248 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,878 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 78,878 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010

Coolant leak

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,514 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 KBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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