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BK53 RNJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,313 mi
Last recorded110,313 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 110,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 110,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Heavily misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Heavily misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,438 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 105,436 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rubber mount not fitted correctly from flexi

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,993 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 102,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 98,548 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 98,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,491 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 92,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,819 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 87,819 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,328 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,806 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,765 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 58,765 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,623 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,582 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 23,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,581 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 RNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

BK53 RNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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