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BJ53 KGO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KGO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,384 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 116,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 109,902 miles

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

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

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,225 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 106,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 102,947 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 102,947 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,757 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,755 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 32,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,028 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 KGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KGO, 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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What year was BJ53 KGO registered?

BJ53 KGO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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