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BK53 OUX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,592 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,466 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2016 82,391 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

engine oil low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,331 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake discs lipped on outside edges

slight oil leak from offside front gear box seal

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,825 miles

Both front brake disc lipped.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,785 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,944 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,004 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,139 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 OUX 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 76.5%.

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 OUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 OUX registered?

BK53 OUX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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