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BL53 ZPJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,850 mi
Last recorded48,850 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZPJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 48,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2017 42,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 36,068 miles

rear service brake needs adjustment

Fail 14 May 2016 36,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear service brake needs adjustment

Pass 19 May 2015 30,427 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 25,605 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 25,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 19,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,935 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 17,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,705 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 14,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 10,308 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 8,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 6,021 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 6,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZPJ, 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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What year was BL53 ZPJ registered?

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

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