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BK53 TCU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 TCU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,535 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2024 101,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,827 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 95,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,370 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 90,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 85,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,639 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,623 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 79,620 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe chaffing on o/s drive shaft (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 73,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all metal brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Dec 2017 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Dec 2016 66,619 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,218 miles

all brake pipes greased

head lamps only just giving aim pattern

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,722 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both headlamps only just giuve beam pattern

oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,966 miles

head lamp aims only just visible

un able to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,732 miles

both rear inner brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front screen wash button hard to press

o/s/f outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully inspect n/s/r outer seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,732 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both rear inner brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front screen wash button hard to press

o/s/f outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully inspect n/s/r outer seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,875 miles

both sides front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

lower engine mount bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,022 miles

trim on drivers door loose

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,839 miles

both sides front tyres worn close to legal limit and will shortly require attention

nail in o/s front tyre-not repairable

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,710 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,969 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking around edges and tread

Fail 12 Mar 2007 23,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blow on rear silencer

very little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,898 miles

slight blow on rear silencer

very little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,470 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 TCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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