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BT53 JVL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,013 mi
Last recorded132,013 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,013 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,010 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,240 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 125,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 120,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 117,856 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 110,439 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 110,439 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Inner Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 98,395 miles

O/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Slight imbalance on rear bake application

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 66,818 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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