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EF53 BCX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,963 mi
Last recorded98,963 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BCX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 98,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction because of air leak (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,291 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 90,218 miles

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

front headlamp lens not clear

front no plate faded

Fail 10 May 2018 90,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front headlamp lens not clear

front no plate faded

Pass 11 May 2017 84,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 78,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,983 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 71,969 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,440 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 59,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2008 17,726 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,765 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,917 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 9,478 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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EF53 BCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 BCX, 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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EF53 BCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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