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BG03 BDV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,427 mi
Last recorded116,427 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BDV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 116,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,964 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,964 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,142 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 108,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,005 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

EML on

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak under vehicle present

oil misting around steering rack area

under vehicle brake pipes/fuel pipes covered in grease like substance, unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Apr 2016 104,001 miles

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

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

EML on

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak under vehicle present

oil misting around steering rack area

under vehicle brake pipes/fuel pipes covered in grease like substance, unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,057 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,142 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

management light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r door not opening from inside

oil leak from gear box drive shaft

Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,142 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

management light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r door not opening from inside

oil leak from gear box drive shaft

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,644 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,260 miles

rear no plate slighty delaminating

Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no plate slighty delaminating

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,735 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate is deteriorated

steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,735 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate is deteriorated

steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,866 miles

centre stoplight not working

Fail 14 Apr 2009 53,866 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stoplight not working

front wipers are worn

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,897 miles

front & rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

no oil on dip stick

slight seepage from steering rack seal

Fail 17 Apr 2007 35,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front & rear number plates deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,948 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front & rear number plates deteriorated slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,347 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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BG03 BDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BG03 BDV, 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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BG03 BDV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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