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FY53 BHE

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 BHE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,792 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 109,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,790 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 103,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle over 30% lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,198 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,198 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,234 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,573 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,573 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,630 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,322 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 66,314 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 60,003 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,492 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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FY53 BHE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY53 BHE, 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 FY53 BHE registered?

FY53 BHE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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