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BT53 ZBO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,060 mi
Last recorded81,060 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZBO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 81,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective TOUCHING MIDDLE CROSS MEMBER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 75,434 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,643 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from connector to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from connector to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from connector to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from connector to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,244 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,933 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,345 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,345 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,496 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 52,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,865 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

coolant level low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,663 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 ZBO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

BT53 ZBO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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