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FL53 BJZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,517 mi
Last recorded143,517 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,517 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 143,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested due to poor image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,835 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 138,792 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 106,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 105,118 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 103,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 101,606 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 98,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 93,387 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 89,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 86,055 miles

advise wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 May 2008 81,674 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2008 81,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 62,039 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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FL53 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL53 BJZ, 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 FL53 BJZ registered?

FL53 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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