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BT53 RVK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,830 mi
Last recorded71,830 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RVK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,830 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,157 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,401 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear handbrake cable insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2012 62,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,154 miles

CHILD SEAT CENTRE REAR

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,338 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 50,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,875 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,292 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,668 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 RVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

BT53 RVK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is BT53 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 RVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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