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BG03 BZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,908 mi
Last recorded119,908 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 119,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,483 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 111,435 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,763 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,052 miles

front discs worn

Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,610 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,713 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r shocker dust covers worn

o/s/r tyre has cuts but not deep enought to reach the cords or ply

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop perished

o/s/r suspensiom bump stop perished

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,185 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,761 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 21,761 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,544 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,739 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 BZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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