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MT53 BKJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,227 mi
Last recorded29,227 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 29,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,192 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 29,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,978 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 28,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 28,721 miles

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2019 28,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,316 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 27,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,404 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,125 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 24,125 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,520 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,211 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,590 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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MT53 BKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT53 BKJ, 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 MT53 BKJ registered?

MT53 BKJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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