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BK53 VRV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VRV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,215 miles

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Edges/Perishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,016 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 86,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,063 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,013 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 75,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coolant leak

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,188 miles

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

both rear tyres have deep splits

Pass 21 Dec 2013 65,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,856 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre 3mm 195/60/15H

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,522 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,030 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 25,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,555 miles

washers slow

Pass 2 Jan 2007 7,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 6,657 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 VRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VRV, 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 VRV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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