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BK53 RHV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,977 mi
Last recorded134,977 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RHV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 134,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 111,412 miles

Odd size tyres fitted back/front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 111,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Odd size tyres fitted back/front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,830 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly low on tread

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 3 May 2019 67,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,867 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,785 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre tread stepped

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 64,763 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre tread stepped

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,121 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,485 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,154 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 56,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,469 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,175 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,199 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 RHV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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