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BN53 OCB

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OCB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 91,629 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in other materials (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 91,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in other materials (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,430 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 16 Sep 2014 44,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,918 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

both headlamp lens' misted

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,387 miles

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,387 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,493 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,824 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,874 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 OCB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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