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VO53 BPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,703 mi
Last recorded47,703 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 BPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 47,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 45,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at first joint behind wheelarch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,887 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 44,885 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,069 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,703 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 31 Aug 2016 31,697 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,197 miles

steering wheel cover is starting to split and become insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,763 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,299 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,387 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,473 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,546 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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VO53 BPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VO53 BPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO53 BPZ registered?

VO53 BPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is VO53 BPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 BPZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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