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BD03 HNB

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,909 mi
Last recorded119,909 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HNB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,909 miles

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

Various chassis and suspension components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 119,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Various chassis and suspension components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 119,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring poorly routed (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured hanging low under vehicle. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2020 109,276 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 109,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,234 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,950 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,574 miles

both headlight patterns poor

both headlights faded

both rear tyres on 2mm and badly cracked

fanbelt badly worn

nearside rear shock damp

rear springs corroded

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2015 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlight patterns poor

both headlights faded

both rear tyres on 2mm and badly cracked

fanbelt badly worn

nearside rear shock damp

rear springs corroded

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,454 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,450 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 49,182 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,024 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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BD03 HNB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD03 HNB, 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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BD03 HNB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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