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BL53 ZPG

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,036 mi
Last recorded106,036 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZPG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 106,036 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Dec 2022 106,036 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 98,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 94,433 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,410 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 57,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,230 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,086 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,966 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,120 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,566 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,072 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 ZPG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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