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BJ53 NLT

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,122 mi
Last recorded109,122 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NLT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,122 miles

EML ON

Nearside Headlamp Has Slight Movement, But Not Insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2016 109,122 miles

EML ON

Nearside Headlamp Has Slight Movement, But Not Insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,638 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 92,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside headlight lens in poor conditon un able to check light output or beam image

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,304 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre on 2.5mm and tred cracked

offside rear tyre tred cracked and sidewall deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil low

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre on 2.5mm and tred cracked

offside rear tyre tred cracked and sidewall deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,369 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and deteriorated on outer edge

Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,369 miles

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and deteriorated on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 41,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s r

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,997 miles

child seat fitted to n/s r

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,014 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 NLT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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