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BN53 GCV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,518 mi
Last recorded113,518 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 113,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leaks and level low

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,518 miles

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

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leaks and level low

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking around tread

oil leaks and level low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,622 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,183 miles

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

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

coolant level low

oil leaks and level low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,653 miles

oil leaks

rear silencer corroded and slight blow

Fail 1 Jun 2011 86,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn and lipped

oil leaks

rear silencer corroded and slight blow

Pass 5 Jun 2010 72,698 miles

exhaust corroded

high level brake light not working

oil leaks and level low

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,428 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,428 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2008 38,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,468 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 23,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,722 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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BN53 GCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN53 GCV, 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 BN53 GCV registered?

BN53 GCV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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