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BF03 HPE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,958 mi
Last recorded156,958 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 HPE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 156,958 miles

Rear exhaust casing corroded

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 142,510 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2015 126,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 111,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 111,969 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,028 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

rear exhaust heat shield will shortly require attention

Fail 16 Mar 2013 96,977 miles

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

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

rear exhaust heat shield will shortly require attention

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,419 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,040 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,817 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,817 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,200 miles

nail in tyre

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 HPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF03 HPE, 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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BF03 HPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BF03 HPE safe to buy?

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