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BD03 OHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,523 mi
Last recorded181,523 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 181,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe mounting has corroded threw and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking leaking diesel from front of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lower mount loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken mounts (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has hole on inner wall, worn on inner edge and bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper hinge slightly worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded near excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner seal starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack body damp (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips across windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 169,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 167,779 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 167,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 165,591 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 165,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 160,660 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 160,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 154,675 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 154,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 145,770 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 145,770 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 136,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 129,419 miles

injector blow back

Fail 1 Oct 2011 129,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

injector blow back

Pass 2 Oct 2010 117,054 miles

both no.plates deteriated

injector seal leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,315 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 95,310 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,206 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 OHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OHL, 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 OHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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