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MF53 BVT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,928 mi
Last recorded147,928 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 BVT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 147,928 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 142,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 142,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 135,311 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 131,436 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 125,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 120,675 miles

Front headlamps slightly faded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 120,675 miles

Front headlamps slightly faded

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 108,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,231 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,220 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 19 Sep 2011 90,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,532 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,880 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 BVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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