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BG03 LDN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,013 mi
Last recorded95,013 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LDN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,013 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 95,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,694 miles

Engine warning light is on

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Aug 2017 79,694 miles

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

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

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

Engine warning light is on

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,653 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,673 miles

Both headlamp plastic lenses starting to tarnish.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,833 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,824 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,087 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,680 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outter edges

Pass 8 May 2006 16,046 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 LDN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LDN, 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 LDN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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