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BN53 VUE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,532 mi
Last recorded71,532 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 71,532 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The exhaust is leaking from rear box. (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 63,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The exhaust is leaking from rear box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 60,135 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 60,135 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,132 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,764 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,981 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear tyre has cracking around outer sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,981 miles

Offside rear tyre has cracking around outer sidewall

Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,823 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,823 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 37,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,556 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 22,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,925 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 VUE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VUE, 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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What year was BN53 VUE registered?

BN53 VUE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BN53 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 VUE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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