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BL53 ZSD

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,013 mi
Last recorded81,013 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZSD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Coolant leak reservoir tank ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 81,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Coolant leak reservoir tank ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,434 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2019 77,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,878 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,032 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,006 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 52,006 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 45,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 38,638 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 25,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,729 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,182 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,892 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 7,459 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 ZSD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL53 ZSD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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