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BN53 TZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,975 mi
Last recorded169,975 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 169,975 miles

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

Coolant Level Is Low.

Fail 6 Nov 2019 169,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop Lamp On When Side Lights Are ON. (4.3.3 (b))

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

Coolant Level Is Low.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 160,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm - Both edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 151,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,037 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,661 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 126,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,958 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2013 95,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,789 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to o/s rear and n/s front coil springs

slight movement in rear axle beam bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,805 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,009 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,166 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 TZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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