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BT53 YHZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,156 mi
Last recorded114,156 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,156 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,148 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 112,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 111,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replacement (2.7.3)

offside front tyre shoulder cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,419 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition but clear the screen advise replacement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement avon zv3, 195/60/R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places - 195/60r15 88h Avon ZV3 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2014 71,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,062 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre treads wearing low (3mm) 195/60r15

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,412 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,371 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,300 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 YHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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