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BN53 SFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,274 mi
Last recorded142,274 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,274 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2017 142,271 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,040 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 106,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,854 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,854 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,148 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Aug 2009 62,140 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,053 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 SFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SFY, 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 SFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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