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BD03 JFZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,965 mi
Last recorded107,965 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

could not print smoke test

has a slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

could not print smoke test

has a slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,884 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,818 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f anti roll bar link is slightly bent

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 4 Sep 2014 91,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f anti roll bar link is slightly bent

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,277 miles

Front tyres cracking

slight roughness in near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2011 54,277 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front tyres cracking

slight roughness in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 45,187 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,432 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 7 Jun 2008 26,833 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 26,833 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 10,690 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 JFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

BD03 JFZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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