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BD03 PLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded [front to rear pipe] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,605 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,605 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,963 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,556 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,554 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,188 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,353 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock bump stops perished

Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock bump stops perished

Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,173 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,425 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,642 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 42,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,725 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 28,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,787 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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