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BT53 ZBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,359 mi
Last recorded88,359 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZBX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 88,359 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,432 miles

Alternator belt is deteriorated

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 51,911 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Alternator belt is deteriorated

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 45,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,718 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 36,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,318 miles

Nearside and offside wiper blades are deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2017 25,318 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and offside wiper blades are deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,917 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 17,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,821 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,417 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 15,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,089 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,526 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 12,343 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,025 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 10,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ZBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 ZBX registered?

BT53 ZBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BT53 ZBX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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