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BN53 SNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,945 mi
Last recorded101,945 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 101,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,563 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 97,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,971 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 95,970 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 95,075 miles

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

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

OS NS rear shocker gaitors loose

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,029 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 69,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,788 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 30,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 26,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 21,728 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,165 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 SNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 SNU?

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What year was BN53 SNU registered?

BN53 SNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BN53 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SNU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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