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BG03 LNT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,297 mi
Last recorded148,297 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LNT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 148,297 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 148,297 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 144,855 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 144,722 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased

gearbox lower mount bush deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 116,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear(s) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear(s) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,281 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,631 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,796 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre treads worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,217 miles

front registration plates slightly deteriorated.

o/s front tyre treads slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 90,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front registration plates slightly deteriorated.

o/s front tyre treads slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,038 miles

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

centre exhaust heat covers loose

n/s front tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 25 Jan 2013 84,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust heat covers loose

n/s front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,014 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 78,014 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,192 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cylinder pressure leaking parst injector/s

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,026 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cylinder pressure leaking parst injector/s

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,892 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,530 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 LNT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNT, 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 LNT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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