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2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NUM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres just legal on inner edges

chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2021 98,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres just legal on inner edges

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,594 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,594 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,854 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,800 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,836 miles

Coolant water leak at offside of the engine

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 69,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant water leak at offside of the engine

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 48,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,693 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 44,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,728 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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