MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all metal brake pipes greased
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
all brake pipes greased
head lamps only just giving aim pattern
all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
both headlamp lenses deteriorating
both headlamps only just giuve beam pattern
oil leaks
head lamp aims only just visible
un able to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat fitted
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
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
both sides front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating
lower engine mount bushes deteriorating
trim on drivers door loose
both sides front tyres worn close to legal limit and will shortly require attention
nail in o/s front tyre-not repairable
Nail in offside front tyre
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s rear tyre cracking around edges and tread
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight blow on rear silencer
very little reserve travel on parking brake
slight blow on rear silencer
very little reserve travel on parking brake
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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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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