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BT53 JVP

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,022 mi
Last recorded57,022 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JVP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 57,022 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 53,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,133 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,683 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,692 miles

Centre Rear Brake light does not illuminate

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,983 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,333 miles

rear tyres close to limit and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,527 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,685 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,253 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,087 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,718 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 JVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JVP, 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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What year was BT53 JVP registered?

BT53 JVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is BT53 JVP safe to buy?

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