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BL53 ZPB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,753 mi
Last recorded103,753 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZPB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 103,752 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,953 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket broken but still supported. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 97,953 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket broken but still supported. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,328 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,800 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,978 miles

Auxilliary stretchy drive belt deteriorated and frayed

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Auxilliary stretchy drive belt deteriorated and frayed

Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

different size tyres fitted to rear axle

rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,328 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

different size tyres fitted to rear axle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant weep from thermostat housing

engine oil leak on back of engine

engine roll restrictor/mounting bushes deteriorated

oil weep from gearbox reverse switch

rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,158 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,300 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 52,831 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 43,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,005 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,774 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 29,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 25,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,062 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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BL53 ZPB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL53 ZPB, 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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BL53 ZPB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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