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BG03 VJC

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,361 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,374 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,565 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,565 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,672 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 27 Jun 2012 52,719 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 52,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

power steering fluid level close to minimum

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,554 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,896 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 VJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 VJC registered?

BG03 VJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is BG03 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 VJC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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