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BN53 VVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,831 mi
Last recorded87,831 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several coated some corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 87,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several coated some corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,062 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,081 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,528 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,398 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,275 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 37,722 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 37,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,438 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,775 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,659 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 VVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VVJ, 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

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What year was BN53 VVJ registered?

BN53 VVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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