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BJ53 WCL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,444 mi
Last recorded89,444 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WCL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,566 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,837 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,293 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,940 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 49,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,793 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,532 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,266 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,901 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,534 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 34,537 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,696 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 31,110 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges 2-4mm of tread left

nail in nearside rear tyre and 2-4mm of tread left

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,118 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 WCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

BJ53 WCL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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