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BN53 VTC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,242 mi
Last recorded96,242 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,242 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,242 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 89,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,547 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 81,547 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,443 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,443 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,290 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,756 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,644 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 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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