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BK53 GVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,712 mi
Last recorded112,712 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,712 miles

slight damage to the nearside rear of the vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2019 112,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight damage to the nearside rear of the vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2019 112,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

rear bumper damaged (not sharp)

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damage to rear bumper and boot ( no sharp edges, boot opens and shuts)

front headlamps deteriorated but not reducing light output or affecting beam

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear body damage (no sharp areas)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear body damage (no sharp areas)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,207 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective mount starting to deteriorate ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic is detoriating requires restoration or replacement (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic is detoriating requires restoration or replacement (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,348 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 53,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,003 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs showing signs of wear, brake pads beginning to wear low

nearside front wiper blade split

washer switch operation poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,766 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,779 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 GVW 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 73.7%.

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 BK53 GVW, 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 BK53 GVW registered?

BK53 GVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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