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BJ53 VZC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,727 mi
Last recorded101,727 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 101,727 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,725 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 79,507 miles

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

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

both front wiper blade splitting

Fail 1 Dec 2018 79,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,009 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,855 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 57,847 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,366 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 54,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,995 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,715 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 15,085 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 VZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

BJ53 VZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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