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BJ53 NUW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,145 mi
Last recorded132,145 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NUW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 132,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 126,723 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 123,899 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,567 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,280 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,315 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 116,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 113,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 113,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back. clip areas (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 108,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back. clip areas (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,960 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 104,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,384 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 99,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,535 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 89,535 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 59,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 50,293 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 50,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 39,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,132 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 NUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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