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BN53 VVL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,456 mi
Last recorded75,456 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,325 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 74,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,562 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 73,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,919 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,445 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2020 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,783 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 71,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2016 56,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,157 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,502 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 15,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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