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BD03 UYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 70,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak Level low engine and P.A.S. at minimum ()

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

Fail 8 May 2017 70,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Level low engine and P.A.S. at minimum ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 59,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noise

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2016 59,627 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noise

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 49,959 miles

oil leak power steering pump area

Fail 15 May 2014 42,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 42,690 miles

oil leak

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 14 May 2013 36,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,657 miles

nearside rear foot brake lower effort than offside 88/140

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,491 miles

power steering leak

Pass 17 May 2010 16,034 miles

ns handbrake cable mounting deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 10,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 9,034 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 UYW 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

BD03 UYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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