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MF53 BKY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,903 mi
Last recorded62,903 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 BKY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 62,903 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector insecure Both (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 59,926 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 58,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,675 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 55,129 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 53,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 51,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,853 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 47,853 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,234 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,783 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,941 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked and slightly perished

Fail 12 Nov 2012 32,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked and slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,800 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and perished side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,761 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 BKY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MF53 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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