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MF53 BGZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,842 mi
Last recorded131,842 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 131,842 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,489 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 127,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 125,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,028 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,547 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 116,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,012 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,869 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,695 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,953 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,640 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,640 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 43,503 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads getting low,leak on gear box

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,756 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 33,755 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 26,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,516 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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MF53 BGZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF53 BGZ, 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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MF53 BGZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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