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BD03 HRC

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,742 mi
Last recorded89,742 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HRC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,742 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

windscreen tinted

wiper blades slightly damaged

wipers not tested

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,317 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 77,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear springs delaminated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,002 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 55,002 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,521 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn/wearing on edges , offside front cracking advise replace

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,249 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 HRC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HRC, 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 BD03 HRC registered?

BD03 HRC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is BD03 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HRC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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