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BG03 MSU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,688 mi
Last recorded105,688 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 99,195 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant expansion bottle level low

Diesel leak stains on rear of engine

Headlamp lenses deteriorated output poor

Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Oil leak under gearbox area

Pass 17 Apr 2018 91,731 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear number plate deteriorated still ledgible

Fail 11 Apr 2018 91,731 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear number plate deteriorated still ledgible

Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 76,657 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 74,721 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,407 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2012 69,556 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 69,556 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,870 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 49,841 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,841 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,922 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,986 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perished worn on edge & 3 mm 195 60 15 t

Fail 27 Feb 2007 30,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall perished worn on edge & 3 mm 195 60 15 t

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 MSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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