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SH53 BNO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,305 mi
Last recorded109,305 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BNO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 109,305 miles

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

all underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 108,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 106,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly at edges close to limit and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 105,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,539 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 103,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,139 miles

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

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

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Fail 12 Mar 2020 102,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,312 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 99,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe cable tied to secure

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,648 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 93,647 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,910 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,211 miles

slight corrosion front brake pipes

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,839 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,415 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,668 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 18,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 15,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,200 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,231 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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SH53 BNO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH53 BNO, 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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SH53 BNO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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