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BK53 TBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,402 mi
Last recorded110,402 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 110,402 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 110,402 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,898 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,896 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 98,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,458 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 91,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

reverse light out

Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,092 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,910 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,657 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,657 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,998 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,686 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 74,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,106 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,215 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 59,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,516 miles

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

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 2 Nov 2009 52,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 37,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,357 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,912 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 TBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 TBX, 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 TBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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