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BJ53 KHU

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 77,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,898 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 72,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,767 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2, either side above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,547 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts lightly cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both front coil springs sitting at angle on top mount but still secure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes either side of vehicle above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,603 miles

both rear tyres perished / cracked

slight blow front flexi.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,326 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,519 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,695 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 28,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,800 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,621 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 KHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 KHU registered?

BJ53 KHU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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