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BJ03 RFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,492 mi
Last recorded83,492 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RFY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slightly frosty

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

Nearside Front inside tyre wall slightly damaged.

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,990 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,894 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,673 miles

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

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

Slightly correred fuel filler neck .

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,161 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,572 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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BJ03 RFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ03 RFY, 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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What year was BJ03 RFY registered?

BJ03 RFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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