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BN53 GDJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,089 mi
Last recorded107,089 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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 28 Jan 2023 92,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 92,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,043 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes x2 ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main feed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes x2 ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,510 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,085 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 67,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,412 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 61,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested due to broken road spring

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,048 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 53,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,066 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,194 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 GDJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GDJ, 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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BN53 GDJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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