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BF03 FKL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FKL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre cracks outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake needs adjustment

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2018 94,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image incorect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre cracks outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake needs adjustment

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,440 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,616 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,251 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 35,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,325 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,537 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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BF03 FKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF03 FKL, 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 BF03 FKL registered?

BF03 FKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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