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BT53 EVP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,853 mi
Last recorded111,853 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EVP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 111,853 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

knock on suspension needs further investigation

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to wheel cylinders and flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,838 miles

both front headlamp lens are badly scratched but beam image still visable

Fail 6 Oct 2014 83,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamp lens are badly scratched but beam image still visable

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,992 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,992 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocker shrouds loose

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,647 miles

n/s/f tyre wall showing deteriation

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts not checked (child seats fitted)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,875 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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BT53 EVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BT53 EVP, 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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BT53 EVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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