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BG03 XPU

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XPU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,396 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 77,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,956 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 71,956 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,559 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,414 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 27,414 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,851 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 XPU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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