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BJ53 YWM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,281 mi
Last recorded151,281 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YWM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 151,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 136,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 120,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip beam image slightly distorted, poss bulb fault (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip beam image slightly distorted, poss bulb fault (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tread area ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,589 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 109,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 105,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,110 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,135 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,041 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,399 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,472 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 YWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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