MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing outer cover on (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing outer cover on (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing outer cover on (2.7.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing outer cover on (2.7.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
EML light on dash
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
EML light on dash
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn to 2mm
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 VTC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc 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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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