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BF03 KAJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

168,170 mi
Last recorded168,170 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KAJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 168,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 163,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 157,658 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 157,658 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 157,658 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 151,629 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 151,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 146,056 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 May 2014 146,035 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 143,018 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 129,003 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 129,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 120,113 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 120,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 107,405 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 76,059 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,647 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,647 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,506 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 KAJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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