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BG03 MXY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,605 mi
Last recorded161,605 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 161,605 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed by corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Mil l;amp on in cluster.

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak above gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap missing.

Various body damage,

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 1. ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 148,282 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 148,279 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 132,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 132,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 126,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 126,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,171 miles

steel brake pipes covered with copper grease by presenter

Fail 12 Jun 2017 115,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

steel brake pipes covered with copper grease by presenter

Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,080 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 104,080 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 92,507 miles

windscreen scratched

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 29 May 2015 92,506 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,735 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 73,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 11 Jun 2012 57,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

eml light on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

eml light on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,037 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 48,024 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,259 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 40,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,955 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,230 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 15,711 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 MXY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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