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BK53 OAH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,113 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded from body to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from flexi hose to rear of drum plate (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 81,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded from body to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from flexi hose to rear of drum plate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,621 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

washer switch stiff

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective bush split ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak from coolant housing on back of engine

Fail 23 Sep 2020 75,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective bush split ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak from coolant housing on back of engine

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gearbox support mounting worn

Fail 19 Sep 2019 71,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gearbox support mounting worn

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,003 miles

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake pads approaching minimum thickness and discs are wear lipped

Gearbox tie rod mounting rubber cracking

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

O/side front and front to rear brake pipes surface corroded in places

O/side front foglamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,096 miles

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Front Wear lip on brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,673 miles

Offside Front Surface corrosion to brake pipe

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mounting worn

Offside Front Brake pipe surface corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,901 miles

Fuel flap lock worn

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

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 16 Sep 2014 46,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML on

Fuel flap lock worn

Nearside front indicator slightly faded

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

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,939 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,244 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,244 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,885 miles

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

surface cracks over both front tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,289 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,836 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 OAH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAH, 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 OAH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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