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BD03 WGJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,203 mi
Last recorded115,203 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 WGJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 115,203 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 115,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,243 miles

Damage to front bumper, But no sharp edges

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 108,187 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Damage to front bumper, But no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,456 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, lenses going opaque, (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint from ends of both rack gaiters, (2.3.3b)

front bumper damaged and n/s trim missing but no sharp edges.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting detached, (7.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, lenses going opaque, (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint from ends of both rack gaiters, (2.3.3b)

front bumper damaged and n/s trim missing but no sharp edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,841 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 97,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,305 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,305 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,469 miles

high level stop lamp inopperative

offside reasr wheel bearing is noisy when rotated

slight leak from power steering pump area

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 56,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 49,601 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 49,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,980 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 29,604 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 May 2007 22,412 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,917 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 WGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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