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BG03 BNX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BNX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 136,808 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 130,174 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

centre exhaust has a minor leak

rear axle bushes slightly detyeriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 123,418 miles

both front headlamps deteriorated

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

front wipers deteriorated

minor oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear service brake application slightly uneven

spare wheel cradle corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 116,730 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 116,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 110,121 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension components corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 103,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 94,770 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 94,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 81,610 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 81,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 69,661 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 69,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 57,547 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 57,547 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 44,955 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,443 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 BNX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG03 BNX, 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 BNX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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