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BL53 ZTR

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,604 mi
Last recorded81,604 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZTR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,604 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 78,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,776 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 72,776 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 69,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,416 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 62,373 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,514 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,725 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,386 miles

Park brake travel could be better

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,442 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,613 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 10,420 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 ZTR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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