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BK03 GTU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,519 mi
Last recorded142,519 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 GTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 142,519 miles

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))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side.to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 136,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot small split

Offside Front Lower coolant leak bottom of radiator

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2020 131,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 131,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 125,819 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 121,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 112,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 102,339 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 102,339 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,069 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 73,069 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 19 May 2012 63,929 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 63,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 54,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2010 44,982 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 35,497 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 35,497 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,138 miles

high level stop n/w

pin hole in rear silincer

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,594 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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BK03 GTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BK03 GTU, 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 BK03 GTU registered?

BK03 GTU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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