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BN53 NTM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,915 mi
Last recorded114,915 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NTM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 114,915 miles

centre mirror missing

engine light on

Fail 2 May 2017 114,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre mirror missing

engine light on

Pass 4 May 2016 103,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlight lens are deteriorated and the patterns are vague

o/s driveshaft centre bearing is noisy

Fail 3 May 2016 103,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlight lens are deteriorated and the patterns are vague

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 93,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,436 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 82,436 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,660 miles

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise when spun

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,526 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,840 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,890 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,224 miles

Slight squeak at service brake when operated (Rear shoe levers?)

Slight squealing noise from engine area

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,637 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 24,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,925 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 NTM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

BN53 NTM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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