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BK53 VUL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 83,572 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread 195/60/15

Fail 4 May 2017 83,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread 195/60/15

Pass 4 May 2016 80,510 miles

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 May 2016 80,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 75,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both headlight beams poor

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 70,160 miles

N/S/R Shock cover loose

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,677 miles

Damaged lower front bumper & slightly loose

O/S/R Tyre heavilly perrished

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

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

Screw in N/S/R Tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 68,625 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 68,191 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 68,190 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,246 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,173 miles

cuts in nearside front ytre wall-cords not exposed

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre wall-cords not exposed

front brake pads look low but not clearly visible

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,800 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 VUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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