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FL53 BZW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,573 mi
Last recorded111,573 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 105,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R Bumpstop Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished Outer Sidewall and Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Partly Greased Some Areas Show Light Surface Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 98,061 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides Heavily Weathered (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R Bumpstop Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished Outer Sidewall and Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Partly Greased Some Areas Show Light Surface Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in the tread grooves

Offside Front tyre cracked on the walls

both front brake house are corroded at the joints

both front tyres getting close to tread wear indicator

brake pipes are slightly corroded

engine light on

slight gas leak from exhaust back box

slight water leak from rad cap

Fail 25 Jun 2016 87,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive due to a miss fire (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive due to a miss fire (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in the tread grooves

Offside Front tyre cracked on the walls

both front brake house are corroded at the joints

both front tyres getting close to tread wear indicator

brake pipes are slightly corroded

engine light on

slight gas leak from exhaust back box

slight water leak from rad cap

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,811 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,811 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Screenwash switch intermittant

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,401 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to rear bumper and n s rear door

damage to wheel trims.

exhaust corroded.

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,431 miles

damage to rear bumper and n s rear door

damage to wheel trims.

exhaust corroded.

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,963 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 53,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers slightly smearing. exhaust system corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,756 miles

battery indicator showing low charge level

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

rear brakes squeal upon application

Pass 29 Dec 2007 49,195 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 36,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 36,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZW, 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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FL53 BZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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