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BJ53 SRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,617 mi
Last recorded99,617 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,774 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,774 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,391 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,300 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 491,216 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,733 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 43,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,264 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 SRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

BJ53 SRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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