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BK53 NZM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 92,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,529 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2018 87,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box + frnt flexi slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer shoulder + osf tyre inner tread area slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2017 77,418 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users nsf & osf (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf & osf (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box + frnt flexi slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf & osf (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer shoulder + osf tyre inner tread area slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 75,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,691 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre in poor condition.

suspect coolant leak.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK53 NZM, 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 NZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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