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BK53 EKR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,215 mi
Last recorded79,215 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EKR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 79,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,873 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

service brake efficiency only just met at 57%. Rear but it would appear that the REAR braking system requires adjustment or repair

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both ns and os plastic lenses / covers weathered (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play *** (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy ***

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

service brake efficiency only just met at 57%. Rear but it would appear that the REAR braking system requires adjustment or repair

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH plastic covers weathered (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to some under body components and panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH plastic covers weathered (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to some under body components and panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,874 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TOP UP ENGINE OIL BY 1.50LTS.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,874 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TOP UP ENGINE OIL BY 1.50LTS.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brakes worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,515 miles

front discs & pads worn low

Fail 14 Mar 2012 37,487 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs & pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,760 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,962 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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BK53 EKR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK53 EKR, 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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BK53 EKR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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