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BT53 JSX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,414 mi
Last recorded34,414 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JSX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 34,414 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 34,361 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 34,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 33,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nr fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,870 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 30,377 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 22,918 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 22,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 21,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 18 Dec 2012 21,050 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 14 Dec 2011 18,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 11,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 8,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 5,936 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 JSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JSX, 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 BT53 JSX registered?

BT53 JSX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BT53 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 JSX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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