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BG03 XRF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,816 mi
Last recorded133,816 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XRF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 133,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just has a pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just has a pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 101,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just has a pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just has a pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn Due to not sitting correctly, is fouling on shock absorber mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,705 miles

Rear shocks bump stops splitting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,705 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear shocks bump stops splitting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,497 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,497 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 81,197 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,049 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,596 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,257 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 20,257 miles

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

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 XRF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

BG03 XRF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is BG03 XRF safe to buy?

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