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BG03 MXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MXD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes, to osf,nsf calipers brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Dampness. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer split.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2018 84,410 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and close to limit

Nearside wiper blade split at end

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and close to limit

Nearside wiper blade split at end

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

Oil leak o/s drive shaft seal ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,172 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,628 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wrearing on edges

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,912 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 57,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 53,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 53,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,811 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 46,762 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 43,013 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 43,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,810 miles

High level stop light ? not working

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,810 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

High level stop light ? not working

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,125 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 34,213 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,952 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 28,952 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,163 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 MXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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