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BG03 BOU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,124 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 133,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,786 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 126,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,683 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,784 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 58,784 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,969 miles

advise engine managment light on

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,506 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,671 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 24,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,892 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 BOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG03 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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