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BD03 JVL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,053 mi
Last recorded137,053 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 137,053 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 137,053 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine malfunction light on.

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 125,424 miles

Coolant leak

High levl stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside rear exhaust back box support deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 125,424 miles

Coolant leak

High levl stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear exhaust back box support deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,286 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,717 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 63,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 42,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,779 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 JVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

BD03 JVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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